nonstarter

• Nom désignant une personne qui a une histoire d'échecs ou qui perd constamment, ou un cheval qui ne participe pas à la course pour laquelle il était inscrit.

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.

   Projet voué à l'échec

   • 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.

   Synonymesdead duckdudfailurefloploserlost causewashout

   Antonymescandidatecontenderpossibility

2. Person who failsC1informal

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

   Personne qui échoue constamment

   • 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.

   Synonymesalso-randudfailurefloploserwashout

3. Horse not runningC1formal

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

   Cheval non partant

   • 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.

   Synonymesscratch