no-win

UK
/ˌnəʊ ˈwɪn/
US
/ˌnoʊ ˈwɪn/

Translations

no-winnoun
no-wins
pl
UK
/ˌnəʊ ˈwɪn/
US
/ˌnoʊ ˈwɪn/
For the team, the match was a no-win.
Для команды этот матч был проигрышем.
безвыходная ситуация
The negotiations ended in a no-win for both sides.
Переговоры закончились безвыходной ситуацией для обеих сторон.
Synonyms
dead end
double bind
impossible situation
lose-lose situation
Antonyms
no-winadjective
UK
/ˌnəʊ ˈwɪn/
US
/ˌnoʊ ˈwɪn/
It was a no-win situation for everyone involved.
Это была безвыигрышная ситуация для всех участников.
He found himself in a no-win argument with his boss.
Он оказался в безвыходном споре со своим начальником.

Definitions

no-winnoun
A situation or scenario in which it is impossible to achieve a successful or satisfactory outcome, regardless of the actions taken.
Negotiating with both sides proved to be a no-win for the mediator, as neither party was willing to compromise.
no-winadjective
Describing a situation or outcome in which it is impossible for anyone involved to achieve a positive result or victory.
Negotiating with both sides proved to be a no-win situation for the mediator.