defeatist

UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
US
/dɪˈfitɪst/

Translations

defeatistnoun
defeatists
pl
UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
US
/dɪˈfitɪst/
The defeatist in the group always expected the worst outcome.
Пораженец в группе всегда ожидал худшего исхода.
Additional translations
defeatistadjective
more defeatist
Comp.
most defeatist
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
US
/dɪˈfitɪst/
His defeatist attitude prevented him from trying new things.
Его пораженческое отношение мешало ему пробовать что-то новое.

Definitions

defeatistnoun
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure.
The team was discouraged by the defeatist in their ranks who constantly doubted their chances of winning.
defeatistadjective
Having a tendency to expect or accept failure too readily.
Her defeatist attitude made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.