English > nonstarter: 2 senses > noun 1, person | Meaning | A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently. |
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| Synonyms | failure, loser, unsuccessful person |
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| Narrower | bankrupt, insolvent | someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts |
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| flash in the pan | someone who enjoys / enjoys / enjoys transient success but then fails |
| flop, dud, washout | someone who is unsuccessful |
| underdog | One at a disadvantage and expected to lose |
| Broader | unfortunate, unfortunate person | A person who suffers misfortune |
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| Opposite | achiever, winner, success, succeeder | A person with a record / record of successes |
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| Spanish | perdedor |
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| Catalan | perdedor |
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