Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

loser

Noun

/ˈluːzər/

Definition

A person or thing that loses, especially in a competition or game.

Examples

After losing the race, he accepted the label of a loser but vowed to try again.
In the board game, the player who has no points left is considered the loser.
She felt like a loser after failing her exam, but she learned from her mistakes.

Meaning

The term ‘loser’ often refers to someone who does not win or achieve success in a particular context, often used informally to describe someone who is not successful in life or in certain endeavors.