nonstarter

• Существительное, обозначающее человека с историей неудач или того, кто постоянно проигрывает, или лошадь, которая не участвует в забеге, на который была заявлена.

A noun referring to a person with a record of failing or someone who loses consistently, or a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.

1. Unlikely to succeedB2informal

   An idea, plan, or proposal that has no chance of being successful or accepted.

   Безнадёжное дело

   • His proposal to cut the budget was a nonstarter from the beginning.
   • The idea of a four-day work week was a nonstarter with management.
   • Her suggestion to change the company logo was a nonstarter.

   Synonymsdead duckdudfailurefloploserlost causewashout

   Antonymscandidatecontenderpossibility

2. Person who failsC1informal

   A person who has a record of failing or losing consistently.

   Неудачник

   • He was considered a nonstarter in the competitive world of sales.
   • The team dropped him because he was a nonstarter in crucial games.
   • She proved to be a nonstarter in her attempts to start a business.

   Synonymsalso-randudfailurefloploserwashout

3. Horse not runningC1formal

   A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.

   Не стартовавшая лошадь

   • The favorite horse was a nonstarter due to an injury.
   • Several nonstarters were listed before the race began.
   • The bettor lost money because his chosen horse was a nonstarter.

   Synonymsscratch