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 Word Forms

• losingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of losing¹

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

Example Sentences

The move prompted some French brands to announce they would leave BHV Marais, but the department store had already been losing tenants over late payments.

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After losing their majority in 2022 elections and ceding even more seats in snap polls last year, Macron's centrists have governed in a de facto coalition with the right-wing Republicans.

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One benefit is a reduction of $350 million of annual interest expense for Occidental, but it will be losing the profits of the chemicals business.

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The members navigated the complex production phase without losing sight of what was important to them.

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The accusation that she lied triggered a separate investigation by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, the law enforcement accreditation board, putting her at risk of losing her police officer license.

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