losing
Translation
losing
Examples
The losing team looked very sad.
The losing team looked very sad.
It was a losing battle from the start.
It was a losing battle from the start.
Grammar Patterns
losing ((noun)) describing a noun that is not winning The losing team looked very sad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: failing, defeated; Antonyms: winning, successful
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to lose'. The -ing suffix forms a participle often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of 'losing' happening right now, or describing a state of being defeated.