How To Spell loser?
How to Pronounce loser?
Correct pronunciation for the word "loser" is [lˈuːzə], [lˈuːzə], [l_ˈuː_z_ə].
What are the misspellings for loser?
"Loser" in context
Being labelled a loser can be a difficult and disheartening experience, particularly for young people. It can lead to insecure feelings, depression and can damage a person's self-esteem. Unfortunately, it is often those who are already vulnerable who are targeted by bullies, who use the term "loser" as a means of personal attack. Everyone has the right to feel good about themselves and no-one should be subjected to this type of personal attack.
The term "loser" does not come from nowhere, however. It is often used to describe an individual who has failed in an important task, or struggle to compete in a desired field.
The term "loser" does not come from nowhere, however. It is often used to describe an individual who has failed in an important task, or struggle to compete in a desired field.
What are similar-sounding words for loser?
Usage over time for loser:
This graph shows how "loser" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Loser:
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n.
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- competitor ,
- entrant ,
- field ,
- contender ,
- candidate ,
- favorite ,
- contestant ,
- favourite .
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- bugger .
- breakdown ,
- bum ,
- inadequacy ,
- incompetent ,
- bankruptcy ,
- abortion ,
- derelict ,
- downfall ,
- faux pas ,
- has-been ,
- botch ,
- frustration ,
- defeat ,
- failing ,
- deficiency ,
- dud ,
- flash in the pan ,
- castaway ,
- good-for-nothing ,
- bankrupt ,
- insolvent ,
- bungle ,
- defaulter ,
- deterioration ,
- decline ,
- insolvency ,
- checkmate ,
- disappointment ,
- decay ,
- implosion ,
- deficit ,
- collapse .
- flop .
- dork .
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adj.
• hapless • inept • clumsy, unskilled; incompetent
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