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

With the team mired in a three-game losing streak, a return to health couldn’t have come at a better time.

From Washington Post

Finally, in the Rabbit Hole, Neil looks at Jordan Spieth’s unfortunately long losing streak.

From FiveThirtyEight

The Hoyas returned to practice last week on a five-game losing streak, held a players-only meeting and have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.

From Washington Post

External concerns and internal frustrations have mounted over the course of their six-game losing streak, and a frustrated Doncic questioned the Mavericks’ competitive spirit last week.

From Washington Post

Washington was on a four-game losing streak before Sunday in large part because players were still working back into shape and the team had no one to support Beal.

From Washington Post

She had been, he says, the backbone of their family and losing her shifted their entire emotional landscape.

From The Daily Beast

But there's a ton of value for me in my background and my history, and losing it would be a shame.

From The Daily Beast

Duke kept running for offices and losing by ever-greater margins.

From The Daily Beast

In fact, Clark fell back first from her blows, losing his cap, tie, and badge in the melee.

From The Daily Beast

“Mona Iraqi is responsible for 25 families losing their lives,” he said, speaking figuratively.

From The Daily Beast

Big Reginald took their lives at pool, and pocketed their half-crowns in an easy genial way, which almost made losing a pleasure.

From Project Gutenberg

Say, old-timer, is it right about Mac losing his stripes and getting thirty days in the cooler?

From Project Gutenberg

Now, there was nothing strange about that, because Mr. Crow was always losing his temper.

From Project Gutenberg

The next day Porter was caught at Stockton and completely routed, losing nearly a hundred men.

From Project Gutenberg

Even Konnel had a small pile before him, although he seemed to be losing some of Lilac's attention to Meadows.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• defeated
• falling
• unsuccessful