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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defeatists

/dɪˈfiːtɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does defeatists mean?

noun

People who believe that a particular cause or effort is doomed to fail, and therefore do not support it. A person who expects defeat or failure.

Example

"The defeatists in the team were discouraged by the team's losing streak and doubted their chances of winning the championship."

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