losing

[ˈluːzɪŋ]

losing Definition

• 1. having lost something or someone
• 2. failing to win a game, competition, or election

Using losing: Examples

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

• Example

  She is losing her keys frequently these days.

• Example

  The losing team was disappointed with the result.

• Example

  He is losing his hair due to stress.

• Example

  The company is losing money every quarter.

losing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for losing

• defeated
• unsuccessful
• beaten
• failed
• unfortunate

Antonyms for losing

• winning
• victorious
• successful
• triumphant

Phrases with losing

• losing streak

  a series of consecutive losses in games, competitions, or elections

  Example

  The team is on a losing streak, having lost their last five games.

• losing face

  to suffer a loss of respect or prestige

  Example

  He was afraid of losing face in front of his colleagues.

• losing touch

  to gradually stop communicating with someone or something

  Example

  After moving to a new city, she started losing touch with her old friends.

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Summary: losing in Brief

The term 'losing' [ˈluːzɪŋ] refers to the state of having lost something or someone, or failing to win a game, competition, or election. It can describe a person's physical or mental state, as in 'He is losing his hair due to stress,' or a company's financial situation, as in 'The company is losing money every quarter.' 'Losing' also appears in phrases like 'losing streak,' 'losing face,' and 'losing touch.'