Loser
/ˈluː.zər/noun
A person who fails to succeed or is regarded as unsuccessful.
Did you know?The term 'loser' originally referred to someone who lost a game or wager, but it evolved into a societal label reflecting deeper insecurities and judgments.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
losian
“To perish or be lost.”
Middle English
Middle English
loser
“One who loses, especially in a game or competition.”
15th Century
Middle English
loser
“A person who suffers a defeat.”
Modern English
English
loser
“A derogatory term for someone perceived as unsuccessful or socially inept.”