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US/ˈluː.zər/
UK/ˈluː.zə/
someone who people think is not successful or not cool; also a person who loses a game
In context
Stop calling him a loser just because he doesn't have a car.
I felt like a total loser when everyone else got a job before me.
Don't be a bad loser, it's only a game of cards.
Words that go with loser
adjective + noun
- bad loserMy little brother is such a bad loser at chess.
- total loserHe made me feel like a total loser.
- good loserBe a good loser and shake hands.
- complete loserI'm not a complete loser, I just failed one test.
- big loserSmall shops are the big losers from online shopping.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a loser person.Correct: He is a loser.