quitter

[ kwit-er ]

noun

1. a person who quits quits quit or gives up easily, especially in the face of some difficulty, danger, etc.

quitter

/ ˈkwɪtə /

noun

1. a person who gives up easily; defeatist, deserter, or shirker

Word History and Origins

Origin of quitter¹

First recorded in 1605–15; quit ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The company also has a free app that uses AI to create custom quit plans for users and provide support from a community of “quitters” — a word used heavily in their branding.

From Los Angeles Times

Hardy, 42, has never been a quitter and is not going to change the habit of a lifetime in the final minutes of her bout against undisputed featherweight champion Amanda Serrano.

From BBC

"People called him a coward and quitter, and that just wasn't true," Warren says.

From BBC

People called her a “quitter” who had nothing more than an off day, Biles said in the docuseries.

From Los Angeles Times

It inspired many, but also drew scorn from some who branded her a "quitter" at the time.

From BBC