loser

• Nom désignant une personne qui perd dans une compétition, qui échoue régulièrement, ou qui est considérée comme inapte ou malchanceuse.

A noun referring to a person who is defeated in a competition, fails consistently, or loses a bet.

1. Contestant who losesA2formal

   A person or team that is defeated in a competition or game.

   Perdant (dans une compétition)

   • The loser of the match shook hands with the winner.
   • In every game, there is a winner and a loser.
   • He was a gracious loser, congratulating his opponent.

   Synonymesalso-randefeatedfailure

   Antonymeschampionvictorwinner

2. Person with a record of failingB1informal

   Someone who consistently fails or is unsuccessful in life or specific endeavors.

   Personne qui échoue

   • He felt like a loser after failing his driving test three times.
   • Don't call him a loser; everyone has setbacks.
   • She was tired of being labeled a loser by her peers.

   Synonymesalso-randeadbeatfailureflopnonstartersad sackunderachieverwashout

   Antonymesachieverchampionsuccessvictorwinner

3. Gambler who loses a betB2informal

   A person who loses money or a wager in gambling.

   Perdant (aux jeux d'argent)

   • The loser at the poker table had to pay the winner.
   • He was a consistent loser at the horse races.
   • The casino was full of winners and losers.

   Antonymeswinner