quitter

American  

[kwit-er] / ˈkwɪt ər /

noun

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

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quitter British  

/ ˈkwɪtə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of quitter

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

Example Sentences

I might even take him to Howard’s house if I decided not to be mad at him anymore for calling me a quitter and a baby.

From Literature

“Who knew you were such a quitter, María Luisa,” Joe said, shaking his head.

From Literature

It’s not that you’re being a quitter, it’s just that you’ve got the sense to know when enough is enough.

From Literature

Don’t be a quitter my father always told me.

From Literature

Peltola, a former state lawmaker, avoided the sniping between Palin and Republican Nick Begich, who cast the former governor as a quitter and self-promoter.

From Seattle Times