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Synonyms & Similar Words
defeated
conquered
beaten
overcome
vanquished
thwarted
foiled
frustrated
unsuccessful
unsuccessful
failed
forfeited
surrendered
relinquished
abandoned
forfeiting
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
declining
deteriorating
sinking
plummeting
dropping
falling
sinking
collapsing
crumbling
disintegrating
deteriorating
Meaning of Losing
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "losing" means to suffer defeat or be unsuccessful in a contest, competition, or struggle.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "losing" as to suffer defeat, to fail to win, or to experience a decline or reduction in something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "losing" as to not win a game, competition, or argument, or to have something taken away from you.
Example Uses
- The team was losing by 10 points at halftime, but they managed to come back and win the game.
- She felt like she was losing her mind after working on the project for 12 hours straight.
- The company is losing money due to poor management and a declining market.
- He was losing his temper, so he took a few deep breaths to calm down.
- The hikers were losing their way in the dense forest, so they decided to set up camp and wait for morning.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
winning
succeeding
conquering
overcoming
vanquishing
achieving
gaining
advancing
progressing
thriving
flourishing
prospering
excelling
dominating
triumphing
prevailing
beating
outdoing
outshining
outperforming
surpassing