loser
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
losers
plural
losers
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOSER
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1
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someone or something that loses a game, contest, etc.
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She was a loser in the first round of the tournament. [=she lost in the first round of the tournament]
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The team had a reputation for being a loser year after year.
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The loser of the bet has to buy drinks for the winner.
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She's a good loser. [=she does not become upset or angry when she loses]
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He's a bad/poor loser. = (US) He's a sore loser. [=he becomes upset or angry when he loses]
2
:
someone who is harmed or put in a worse position as the result of something
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Whoever benefits from the new government programs, the real loser will be the American taxpayer.
3
informal + disapproving
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a person who is not successful, attractive, etc.
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She's a (total, complete) loser.
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That guy is a born loser.
