Loser
/ˈluːzər/noun
A person who often fails or is not successful.
He felt like a loser after failing the final exam.
Often appears as...
- feel like a loser
- what a loser
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
'Loser' often carries a strong negative feeling used to insult or criticize someone's ability.
The team called the other player a loser for missing the shot.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Insult
'Loser' is informal and can be considered rude, so it's best used among friends jokingly.
Hey, don't be upset. I'm just kidding when I call you a loser.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Deprecation
People sometimes use 'loser' to humorously criticize themselves, often in a light-hearted way.
I'm such a loser for watching TV instead of studying!
Compare with
defeatistfailureincompetentinferioroutcastrejectunderdogunfortunate
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