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quitter

UK
/ˈkwɪtə/
US
/ˈkwɪtər/

Translations

quitternoun
quitters
pl
UK
/ˈkwɪtə/
US
/ˈkwɪtər/
He is not a quitter; he always finishes what he starts.
Он не слабак; он всегда заканчивает то, что начинает.
She called him a quitter for giving up so easily.
Она назвала его трусом за то, что он так легко сдался.
Additional translations
сдающийся
отступник
Synonyms
abandoner
defector
renouncer
dropout
deserter
Antonyms
stayer
fighter
perseverer
quitteradjective
UK
/ˈkwɪtə/
US
/ˈkwɪtər/
Used only attributively before a noun to denote a tendency to give up or abandon effort.

Definitions

quitternoun
A person who gives up easily or does not have the courage or determination to finish a task.
Despite the challenges, she refused to be labeled a quitter and continued working on her project.
A person who has stopped doing something, especially smoking or another habitual activity.
Nicotine patches can help quitters stay smoke-free during the first difficult weeks.
quitteradjective
Attributive: denoting an attitude, mentality, or trait characterised by giving up or abandoning effort.
The coach warned against a quitter mentality taking hold of the players.
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