Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sore-loser
noun
/ˈsɔːrˌluːzər/
Definition
A person who reacts negatively to losing, often displaying anger or frustration rather than accepting defeat gracefully.
Examples
- After losing the game, he was such a sore-loser that he refused to speak to anyone.
- Being a sore-loser can ruin the fun for everyone involved.
Meaning
The term ‘sore-loser’ refers to someone who shows bad temperament or resentment when they experience loss, particularly in games or competitions.
Synonyms
- bad sport
- grump
- complainer
- whiner
- defeated
