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Synonyms & Similar Words
failure
incompetent
inept
unsuccessful
defeated
hapless
unfortunate
unhappy
miserable
wretched
pitiful
pathetic
ineffectual
unskilled
unproductive
inefficient
ineffective
useless
worthless
helpless
hopeless
unsuccessful person
also-ran
failure
flops
has-been
no-hoper
underachiever
underdog
victim
nonentity
nobody
mediocrity
dud
washout
bust
nonstarter
fiasco
disappointment
calamity
disaster
ruin
Meaning of Loser
A person who is unsuccessful or unsuccessful in a particular situation or activity.
Definitions
- A person who has lost a game, contest, or competition
- * A person who is unsuccessful or failing in their endeavors or aspirations
- * A person who is regarded as unsuccessful or inadequate in some way
Etymology of Loser
The word "loser" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "lose" and the suffix "-er," which forms an agent noun
Historically, the term was used to describe someone who had lost a game, contest, or competition, but over time its meaning expanded to include a broader range of unsuccessful or failing individuals
Example Uses
- The team was disappointed to be labeled as losers after their defeat in the championship game
- * He felt like a loser after being rejected from his dream job
- * The company was seen as a loser in the competitive market due to its poor financial performance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
winner
champion
victor
achiever
success
superstar
prodigy
genius
mastermind
highflyer
go-getter
achiever
winner
conqueror
vanquisher
triumpher
champion
medalist
titleholder
laureate
hero
star
sensation
phenomenon
prodigy
whiz
wizard
ace
expert
master