losers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɫuzɝz// UK //lˈuːzəz// losers
n. people who do not win a game, contest, or competition. It is also a mean way to describe people you think are unsuccessful or not cool.
n. the unsuccessful parties in a competition, game, or conflict. In a derogatory sense, refers to people perceived as lacking social standing or personal success.
The winners shook hands with the losers after the game.
In every election there are winners and losers, but both sides must respect the final result.
The economic policy was criticized for creating a society of winners and losers, where the gap between the wealthy and the poor continued to widen.
Usage
Plural form of 'loser'. Often used as a collective noun to describe a group that failed to achieve a goal.