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defeatist

de·feat·ist

defeatist

 
 
pronunciation:
d fi tihst
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: one who regards losing or failing as inevitable or accepts it with resignation.
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part of speech: adjective
definition: characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure.
His defeatist attitude drained our morale.