loser

Definition

A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.

Etymology

From Middle English loser, losere, equivalent to lose + -er. In the sense of contemptible or worthless individual, perhaps an alteration of losel, which see.

Example Sentences

• "In a two-horse race there is always one winner and one loser."
• "He was always a good loser."
• "That guy is a born loser!"