quitter

American  

[kwit-er] / ˈkwɪt ər /

noun

1. a person who quits 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

“Right now, quitting is the hot thing to do,” Ms. Ianniello, who started a podcast called Corporate Quitter, said.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2021

While the UK government currently offers a grant of £2,500 towards the cost of buying a new EV, Mr Quitter says they should also consider introducing grants for conversions.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2021

Oswald has a 40-mile range, which Mr Quitter says is around a week's worth of driving in London and costs £1 to charge.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2021

Take responsibility for this thing and fix it. via Ashton Kutcher Is A Cowardly Quitter.

From Forbes • Nov. 11, 2011

Four thousand weary cattle crawled up the long ridge which divides Chin Coulee from Quitter Creek.

From Rowdy of the Cross L by Bower, B. M.