Losers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase /ˈlü-zər/ los·er

Meaning & Definition of Losers

Losers (noun)

  1. a person or thing that loses especially consistently
  2. a person who is incompetent or unable to succeed; also, something doomed to fail or disappoint

Losers (phrase)

  1. —used especially in children's speech to say that a person can keep what he or she has found and does not need to give it back to the person who has lost it

Losers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that has failed

    "the first movie in the series was good, but all the sequels have been losers"

    similar: bombs, bummers, busts, catastrophes, clinkers, clunkers, debacles, disasters, duds, failures, fiascoes, fizzles, flops, frosts, lemons, misses, shipwrecks, turkeys, washouts
    related: also-rans, disappointments, dogs, has-beens, near misses, botches, hashes, messes, muddles, shambles, nonevents, nonstarters
    opposite: blockbusters, hits, smashes, successes, winners
    near: corkers, crackerjacks, dandies, jim-dandies, phenomena

Related Entry: Loser (noun)

Loser is a different word from Losers. The synonyms below are for loser, not for losers.

  1. something that has failed

    "the first movie in the series was good, but all the sequels have been losers"

    similar: bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, clunker, debacle, disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, frost, lemon, miss, shipwreck, turkey, washout
    related: also-ran, disappointment, dog, has-been, near miss, botch, hash, mess, muddle, shambles, nonevent, nonstarter
    opposite: blockbuster, hit, smash, success, winner
    near: corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, phenomenon

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Losers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Losers:

bombs, bummers, busts, catastrophes, clinkers, clunkers, debacles, disasters, duds, failures, fiascoes, fizzles, flops, frosts, lemons, misses, shipwrecks, turkeys, washouts

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Losers

Words with the opposite meaning of Losers:

blockbusters, hits, smashes, successes, winners

Related Words for Losers

also-rans, disappointments, dogs, has-beens, near misses, botches, hashes, messes, muddles, shambles, nonevents, nonstarters

Near Antonyms of Losers

corkers, crackerjacks, dandies, jim-dandies, phenomena

Origin & Etymology of Losers

First known use: 1548

Words & Phrases Containing Losers

finders keepers (losers weepers)

Frequently Asked Questions about Losers

What does "Losers" mean?

"Losers" means a person or thing that loses especially consistently. As an a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: a person or thing that loses especially consistently.

What is another word for "Losers"?

Other words for "Losers" include bombs, bummers, busts, catastrophes, clinkers, clunkers, debacles and disasters. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Losers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Losers"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Losers". Common alternatives include bombs, bummers, busts, catastrophes, clinkers, clunkers, debacles, disasters, duds and failures.

What is the opposite of "Losers"?

Antonyms of "Losers" include blockbusters, hits, smashes, successes and winners. Near antonyms include corkers, crackerjacks, dandies and jim-dandies.

How do you use "Losers" in a sentence?

Examples of "Losers" in a sentence: "the first movie in the series was good, but all the sequels have been losers".

Is "Losers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Losers" can be used as a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Losers"?

"Losers" is pronounced /ˈlü-zər/ and divided into syllables as los·er.

What is the origin of the word "Losers"?

First known use: 1548.