A losing streak Meaning in English
expression · lemma: losing streak
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫuzɪŋ/ /ˈstɹik
uh LOO-zing streek
æɪ/ /lˈuːzɪŋ/ /stɹˈiːk
uh LOO-zing streek
Definition
A period in which someone or a team loses several games, matches, or competitions in a row.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in sports or games, but can describe continuous failures in other areas. Opposite: 'a winning streak.' Often used with 'on' (on a losing streak). Informal.
Spanish: una racha de derrotasPortuguese (BR): uma sequência de derrotasPortuguese (PT): uma série de derrotasChinese (Simplified): 连败 - 连续失败Chinese (Traditional): 連敗 - 連續失利Hindi: लगातार हारArabic: سلسلة هزائمBengali: হারার পালা - হারবার ধারাবাহিকতাRussian: полоса пораженийJapanese: 連敗（れんぱい）Vietnamese: chuỗi thuaKorean: 연패Turkish: mağlubiyet serisiUrdu: ہار کا سلسلہIndonesian: rentetan kekalahan
Example Sentences
The team is on a losing streak this season.
basic
I've had a losing streak in chess lately.
basic
Breaking a losing streak feels great.
basic
After five games, we're finally out of a losing streak.
natural
It feels like I'm on a losing streak with everything I try lately.
natural
Don’t worry, everyone goes through a losing streak sometimes.
natural