Never-was
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Never-was is a noun meaning (informal, derogatory) One who has never achieved success or popularity.
Meaning
(informal, derogatory) One who has never achieved success or popularity.
Example Sentences
They're saying Sonny Hayes isn't a has-been. He's a never-was.
Word Forms
- never-weres
- neverwas
Synonyms for never-was
Depending on context, synonyms include never-wozzer, never-been.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neversmoker, nonsurvivor, no-goer, nogoer, nonsuperstar, nonloser.
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