Loser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /luːzə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Loser is a noun meaning A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
Meaning
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
More Meanings
- Something of poor quality.
- A person who is frequently unsuccessful in life.
- (derogatory) A contemptible or unfashionable person.
- One who or that which loses something, such as extra weight, car keys, etc.
- A losing proposition, one that is likely to lose or already has lost (such as a losing bet or, analogously, a predictably fruitless task or errand).
- (slang) A person convicted of a crime, especially more than once.
Example Sentences
That guy is a born loser!
He was always a good loser.
I'm a constant loser in love.
In a two-horse race there is always one winner and one loser.
Word Forms
- losers
Synonyms for loser
Depending on context, synonyms include failure, crumb, losel, louse, assbucket, asswipe.
Antonyms for loser
Common opposites include winner, achiever, success, victor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include also-ran, failure, nonstarter, dud, underdog, lousy.
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Sources & Attribution
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