noun
- a person or thing that loses or has lost something, especially a competition
- a person who is generally unsuccessful in life or is considered to be a failure
Usage: informal; often derogatory
Examples
- The loser of the chess match congratulated his opponent.
- She felt like a loser after failing the driving test twice.
- Don’t call him a loser just because he didn’t make the team.
- The election loser gave a gracious concession speech.
- He’s tired of being seen as a loser by his classmates.
- Every game has a winner and a loser.
- She refused to accept being labeled a loser.