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Defeatist

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. a person who readily accepts or expects defeat; someone lacking the courage or determination to succeed
2. characterized by a negative or pessimistic attitude towards achieving success; showing a tendency to give up easily

Examples:

Noun: The defeatist believed that there was no point in trying as they were destined to fail.

Adjective: The team's defeatist attitude made it difficult for them to achieve victory.

Usage:

Popular: Many people labeled him as a defeatist because he always believed he would fail, no matter how hard he tried.

Local: In our small town, defeatist thinking is common due to the limited opportunities for growth and change.

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