loser
word
Definition
A loser is a person who does not win a game, competition, or contest. It is also a common insulting word for someone seen as unsuccessful, weak, or not respected.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech, but often rude when used about a person. Literal use appears in games or contests ('The loser pays for dinner'). As an insult, it is stronger than simply saying someone failed once; it suggests a negative judgment about the person. Related adjective: 'losing' in phrases like 'a losing team,' but not 'a loser team'.
Example Sentences
In this game, the loser washes the dishes.
basic
He called himself a loser after the match.
basic
Don't say she is a loser just because she failed once.
basic
Whoever gets the lowest score is the loser, okay?
natural
He acts like calling people losers makes him look cool.
natural
I lost the race, but that doesn't make me a loser.
natural