loser

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a person who is not successful in life or who has a very annoying personality.

n. a derogatory term for an individual perceived as a failure or as socially inept.

“He felt like a loser after he lost his job and his car broke down.”

“The protagonist of the novel is portrayed as a social loser who eventually finds confidence through an unexpected friendship.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who often loses their belongings, like keys or a phone.

n. an individual who habitually misplaces or fails to retain possession of items.

“I am such a loser of umbrellas; I have bought three this month.”

“She admitted to being a chronic loser of car keys, which prompted her to install a smart tracker on her keychain.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a plan, idea, or bet that is likely to fail or result in a loss.

n. a proposition, investment, or undertaking that is predictably unsuccessful or unprofitable.

“The investment looked like a loser from the very beginning.”

“Market analysts quickly identified the new startup as a loser, citing its lack of a clear revenue model and high overhead costs.”