loser
Americannoun
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a person, team, nation, etc., that loses.
The visiting team was the loser in the series.
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Informal.
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a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or, especially, a felony.
a two-time loser.
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a person who has failed at a particular activity.
a loser at marriage.
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someone or something that is marked by consistently or thoroughly bad quality, performance, etc. (winner ).
Don't bother to see that film, it's a real loser.
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Slang. a misfit, especially someone who has never or seldom been successful at a job, personal relationship, etc.
noun
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a person or thing that loses
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a person or thing that seems destined to be taken advantage of, fail, etc
a born loser
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bridge a card that will not take a trick
Other Word Forms
- nonloser noun
Etymology
Origin of loser
Example Sentences
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This game demands a winner and if there is a winner there has to be a loser.
From BBC
On Thursday, investors were reconsidering the likely winners and losers from AI.
From MarketWatch
Nvidia earnings ought to quell any major AI fears for now, but investors need to be alert for signs of who will be the winners and the losers.
From Barron's
Nvidia earnings ought to quell any major AI fears for now, but investors need to be alert for signs of who will be the winners and the losers.
From Barron's
Analysts at Cowen called it a “good enough” set of results and said management have the task of making the case the company is an AI winner and not loser.
From MarketWatch
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