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Meaning of born loser | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person who is habitually unsuccessful or unlucky or who is prejudged to be a failure in life, especially one with a defeatist outlook.

derogatory, informal, often

Examples

“I will not marry a pessimist, a born loser, a fellow who has no fight in him.”
“A born loser and high school dropout from Lufkin, Texas, McClure had been rejected by the Army and Air Force.”
“"Brain-dead kids. Born losers. No-hopers the lot of 'em. I mean, as a taxpayer, what do they effin' teach 'em in school these days? I ask you!"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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