losers
word · lemma: loser
/ˈɫuzɝz/
LOO-zurz
/lˈuːzəz/
LOO-zuhz
Definition
Plural of "loser." It means people who lose a game or competition, and it can also be a rude, insulting word for people seen as unsuccessful, unpopular, or not respected.
Usage & Nuances
Often insulting in everyday speech, so use carefully. In sports or contests, "the losers" can be neutral, but in social contexts it usually sounds rude. Common patterns: "sore losers," "winners and losers."
Spanish: perdedores - fracasados (persona)Portuguese (BR): perdedores - fracassados (pessoa)Portuguese (PT): perdedores - falhados (pessoa)Chinese (Simplified): 失败者 - 输家Chinese (Traditional): 失敗者 - 輸家Hindi: हारने वाले - नाकाम लोगArabic: خاسرون - فاشلونBengali: পরাজিতরা - অপদার্থরাRussian: проигравшие - неудачникиJapanese: 負けた人たち - 負け犬(侮辱的)Vietnamese: người thua cuộc - kẻ thất bạiKorean: 패자들 - 루저들Turkish: kaybedenler - eziklerUrdu: ہارنے والے - ناکام لوگIndonesian: para yang kalah - pecundang
Example Sentences
The losers left the game quietly.
basic
Some kids call others losers at school.
basic
The losers in the race got medals too.
basic
They keep acting like losers instead of learning from the mistake.
natural
Only losers make fun of people for trying.
natural
Come on, we're not losers just because we had one bad day.
natural