Quitters Meaning in English

word · lemma: quitter

US

ˈkwɪtɝz

KWIT-erz

UK

kwˈɪtəz

KWIT-uhz

Definition

People who give up easily or stop trying, especially when things become difficult.

Usage & Nuances

"Quitters" is informal and can sound judgmental or negative. Often used in phrases like "Quitters never win." Highlights someone who lacks perseverance. Usually plural, rarely used as a compliment.

• Spanish: desertores - personas que se rinden fácil
• Portuguese (BR): desistentes - pessoas que desistem
• Portuguese (PT): desistentes - pessoas que desistem
• Chinese (Simplified): 半途而废的人 - 放弃者
• Chinese (Traditional): 半途而廢的人 - 放棄者
• Hindi: हार मान लेने वाले
• Arabic: المستسلمون
• Bengali: পরিত্যাগকারী - সহজে হাল ছেড়ে দেওয়া ব্যক্তি
• Russian: неудачники - сдавшиеся
• Japanese: あきらめる人
• Vietnamese: người bỏ cuộc
• Korean: 포기하는 사람들
• Turkish: vazgeçenler
• Urdu: ہمت ہارنے والے
• Indonesian: orang yang mudah menyerah

Example Sentences

Quitters give up when things get hard.

basic

My coach says quitters never win.

basic

There are no quitters on our team.

basic

People call us quitters, but we just found a better path.

natural

Not everyone who leaves is a quitter; sometimes it’s the right choice.

natural

School isn’t just for winners or quitters, it’s for everyone.

natural