Synonyms for

Losers

Verb / ˈlu:zɜ:z / Another word for losers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A loser is someone who fails often or is not successful.

Synonyms & similar words

failure winner achiever nonstarter loser unsuccessfulperson alsoran failures underachievers also-rans non-winners also-rans outcasts rejects outcasts misfits has-beens nobodies flops duds disappointments failures defeats

Synonyms by register

Formal

underachievers failures unsuccessful

Informal

duds washouts also-rans no-hopers

Literary

vanquished defeated

Antonyms

winners champions victors successes conquerors triumphant

Common collocations

  • complete losers
  • total losers
  • born losers
  • feel like losers
  • call someone a loser
  • group of losers
  • real losers

Word family

noun loser
adjective loser

Usage note

The term 'losers' is often used informally and can be derogatory. It refers to people or teams who do not win or succeed.

Example sentences

  1. The team felt like losers after losing the game.
  2. The girl felt like a loser when she got a bad grade.
  3. The losers of the contest got a consolation prize.
  4. The boy felt like a loser when he didn't get invited to the party.
  5. The losers of the election were disappointed.

Quotes

  • Winners never quit, and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi
  • I've never lost a game, I just ran out of time. - Michael Jordan
  • It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. - Grantland Rice

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words