Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
losing-battle
noun
/ˈluːzɪŋ ˈbætəl/
Definition
A struggle or fight that is certain to fail or where success is unlikely.
Examples
- Fighting for his rights felt like a losing battle.
- They realized that trying to change the company’s culture was a losing battle.
- In the end, it was a losing battle to convince them to try new methods.
Meaning
The term refers to any effort that is doomed to fail despite the efforts put in.
Synonyms
- futile effort
- hopeless cause
- pointless struggle
