Synonyms for

Loss

Verb / lɔ:s / Another word for loss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Loss means the state of not having something anymore that you used to have, or the process of losing something.

Synonyms & similar words

passing deprivation going red redink departure exit release expiration gain personnelcasualty defeat failure misfortune tragedy bereavement deprivation forfeiture ruin waste detriment damage harm impairment cost expense sacrifice penalty disadvantage setback downfall

Synonyms by register

Formal

deprivation privation forfeiture damage

Informal

bummer drag downer miss

Literary

bereavement privation undoing

Antonyms

gain profit acquisition success win victory benefit

Common collocations

  • heavy loss
  • significant loss
  • financial loss
  • total loss
  • loss of life
  • sense of loss
  • prevent loss
  • minimize loss

Word family

noun loss
verb lose
adjective lost

Usage note

While 'loss' can refer to the act of losing something, it most commonly refers to the state of having lost something. Be mindful of the context when using synonyms like 'bereavement', which is typically reserved for the loss of a loved one.

Example sentences

  1. I felt a great loss when my favorite toy broke.
  2. The loss of his job made him very sad.
  3. The team suffered a loss in the game.
  4. She couldn't bear the loss of her best friend.
  5. The company experienced a loss in profits this year.

Quotes

  • The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired. - Robert Southey
  • The loss of a loved one is not just an emotional pain, but a financial one as well. - Suze Orman
  • The loss of a child is my greatest nightmare. - Angelina Jolie

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