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defeatist

[dɪˈfiːtɪst]

defeatist Definition

a person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure or defeat.

Using defeatist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defeatist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was criticized for his defeatist attitude towards the project.

  • Example

    The coach warned the team against becoming defeatist after losing the first game.

  • Example

    She refused to be defeatist and kept trying until she succeeded.

defeatist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for defeatist

Antonyms for defeatist

Phrases with defeatist

  • a way of thinking that expects or accepts failure or defeat

    Example

    The company's defeatist mentality led to a decline in sales and profits.

  • words or phrases that express a negative or pessimistic attitude towards a situation

    Example

    Using defeatist language like 'I can't do it' or 'It's impossible' can limit your potential for success.

  • actions or reactions that demonstrate a lack of confidence or belief in one's ability to succeed

    Example

    Avoiding challenges or giving up easily are examples of defeatist behavior.

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Summary: defeatist in Brief

Defeatist [dɪˈfiːtɪst] refers to a person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure or defeat. It is often used to describe a negative or pessimistic attitude towards a situation, as in 'He was criticized for his defeatist attitude towards the project.' Synonyms include 'pessimist,' 'fatalist,' and 'quitter.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'defeatist mentality' and 'defeatist language,' which refer to ways of thinking or speaking that limit one's potential for success.

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