Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

losing

verb (present participle of lose)
/ˈluː.zɪŋ/
Definition
The act of being defeated or failing to keep or maintain something.
Examples
  • She is losing her patience with the constant interruptions.
  • The team is losing the game by a significant margin.
  • He felt that he was losing touch with old friends.
Meaning
Losing refers to the state of no longer having something that was once possessed, or being defeated in a competition or struggle.
Synonyms
  • defeated
  • unwinning
  • loser
  • failing