AI-generated image

losing

/lɒsɪŋ/ verb, present participle · British & US

Valid in UKValid in US

What does losing mean?

verb, present participle

Involving or resulting in the failure to win or achieve something; not winning.

Example

"The team has been losing games all season."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

lose loosing loss loosen

Synonyms for losing

losing out failing not winning falling behind underperforming struggling

Antonyms of losing

winning succeeding achieving

Rhymes with losing

giving living riving sliving