How to Pronounce "defeatist"
word
dɪˈfitɪst
di-FEE-tist
dɪfˈiːtɪst
di-FEE-tist
Definition
A defeatist is a person who expects or accepts failure and believes it is impossible to win or succeed. It can also describe a negative, giving-up attitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfitɪst
British English
dɪfˈiːtɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FEE-tist
UK
di-FEE-tist
Listen in Context
Don't be a defeatist; we still have a chance.
His defeatist attitude made the whole team feel hopeless.
People called him a defeatist because he always expected the worst.
That sounds pretty defeatist—maybe try looking for solutions instead.