losing

[ loo-zing ]

adjective

1. causing or suffering loss.

noun

1. losings, losses.

losing

/ ˈluːzɪŋ /

adjective

1. unprofitable; failing

   the business was a losing concern

Other Words From

• losing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of losing¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English, Old English; lose, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

A season of protests, forfeits and lawsuits ended quietly Saturday on the volleyball court with San José State losing the Mountain West Conference women’s tournament final to Colorado State.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you don’t fundamentally change your competitive condition as you look out two, three, four years, your financial condition will deteriorate. I’m losing more of our customers’ dollars to Costco and Walmart than to Kroger.”

From Salon

Madrid said it’s common for any party to reassess after losing an election.

From Los Angeles Times

In the other 11, losing parties ran sacrificial lambs with zero chance of winning, who generated little electoral heat.

From Salon

"It's not as great when you're losing but to be eight points down and find a way is very pleasing for us."

From BBC

Related Words

• defeated
• falling
• unsuccessful