defeatist
adjective/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
(disapproving)- expecting not to succeed, and showing it in a particular situation
- a defeatist attitude/view
Word Originearly 20th cent.: from French défaitiste, from défaite ‘defeat’.Want to learn more?
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