nonstarter

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa com histórico de fracassos ou que sempre perde, ou um cavalo que não participa da corrida para a qual foi inscrito.

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.

   Causa perdida

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdead duckdudfailurefloploserlost causewashout

   Antônimoscandidatecontenderpossibility

2. Person who failsC1informal

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

   Fracassado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalso-randudfailurefloploserwashout

3. Horse not runningC1formal

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

   Cavalo que não largou

   • 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.

   Sinônimosscratch