Nonstarter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonstarter is a noun meaning A project that has no chance of success.
Meaning
A project that has no chance of success.
More Meanings
- A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered.
- A loser; a person who is bound to fail.
Example Sentences
The problem with the CRFB and CBO ideas is that they would be nonstarters politically.
But Berg was just a fool, a buffoon, a nonentity, a nonstarter so inept he took naps under bear bair.
Word Forms
- nonstarters
Synonyms for nonstarter
Depending on context, synonyms include failure, loser.
Antonyms for nonstarter
Common opposites include achiever, winner, success.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include failure, loser, no-hoper, unsuccess, dead-end, nonsuccess.
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