Synonyms for
Losing
Definition
failing to win or keep something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- losing ground
- losing control
- losing weight
- losing money
- losing touch
- losing your mind
- losing interest
Word family
Usage note
Losing is the present participle of 'lose'. It often describes an ongoing process of defeat or failure. Be mindful of the context, as 'losing' can refer to tangible things like weight or money, or abstract concepts like control or interest.
Example sentences
- My team is losing the game.
- She is afraid of losing her keys.
- He is losing his hair.
- They are losing patience with us.
- We are losing our grip on reality.
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 can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. -Michael Jordan
Losing is only temporary and not all-encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the same way again. Then you must have the self-control to forget about it. -John Wooden