Synonyms for
Loser
Definition
A person or thing that loses, especially repeatedly or consistently.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- total loser
- complete loser
- big loser
- sore loser
- born loser
- crybaby loser
- obvious loser
Word family
Usage note
This word is highly informal and often used as an insult. It carries a strong negative connotation and should be avoided in formal contexts.
Example sentences
- John is such a loser. He always loses his socks.
- I don't want to be a loser. I want to win the game.
- The team with the most points is the winner, and the team with the least points is the loser.
- Being a sore loser is not a good attitude.
- Don't call someone a loser just because they lost one game.
Quotes
Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday. - Wilma Rudolph
I'm a sore loser, and I'm proud of it. - Chris Christie
The only way to overcome is to hang in. Even I'm starting to believe that. - Dan O'Brien