Another word for loser
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Noun
One that fails completely
- An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means.
- An atomic or nuclear bomb. Used with the.
- Any of various weapons detonated to release destructive material, such as smoke or gas.
- A spiny evergreen tree (Citrus limon) native to Asia, widely cultivated for its oval yellow fruit.
- The fruit of this tree, having an aromatic rind and juicy, acid pulp.
- Lemon yellow.
- To fall or lie down heavily and noisily:
- To move about loosely or limply:
- To fail utterly:
- A bomb, shell, or explosive round that fails to detonate.
- One that is disappointingly ineffective or unsuccessful.
- Clothing.
- Erosion of a relatively soft surface, such as a roadbed, by a sudden gush of water, as from a downpour or floods.
- A channel produced by such erosion.
- An event or action that fails, is canceled, or ends prematurely, often because of rainy weather.
- A complete failure.
- The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends:
- One that fails:
- The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short:
- A sculpture representing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
- A woman's breasts.
- The human chest.
See also:A person living under very unhappy circumstances
- A miserable, unfortunate, or unhappy person.
- A person regarded as base, mean, or despicable:
- Having bad luck; unlucky.
- Characterized by, bringing, or causing misfortune:
- Regrettable; deplorable:
- Lacking the standard of living and opportunities enjoyed by most people in a society.
- One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics.
- One that is at a disadvantage.
- Very uncomfortable or unhappy; wretched.
- Causing or accompanied by great discomfort or distress:
- Mean or shameful; contemptible:
See also:
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Another word for loser
Noun
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- Deprived of something:
- Lacking something needed or expected:
- Suffering the death of a loved one; bereaved:
- Lacking the standard of living and opportunities enjoyed by most people in a society.
- Deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care, or educational facilities.
- Being at a disadvantage, especially with respect to competitive or opposing elements or forces:
- Deprived people considered as a group. Often used with the.
- One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics.
- One that is at a disadvantage.
- past participle of overthrow
- Drunk or intoxicated.
- simple past tense and past participle of ruin
- simple past tense and past participle of destroy
- (Ireland, informal) (particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.
- Deprived of possession.
- Spiritually impoverished or alienated.
- One who incurs a penalty of forfeiture.
- Suffering the loss of a loved one:
- People who are bereaved:
- Firm-textured, compactly twisted woolen yarn made from long-staple fibers.
- Fabric made from such yarn.
- Natural or synthetic yarn of a medium weight.
- Marked by deprivation, especially of economic or social necessities.
- Lacking in advantage, opportunity, or experience:
- One that takes second place, as in a game, sport, or other competition.
- Subjugated, beaten, overcome.
- simple past tense and past participle of defeat
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