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

Barcelona have dominated previous fixtures against Chelsea, losing only once in eight meetings.

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“Markets are volatile right now. Because this asset trades 24/7, it’s losing its daily correlation with equity markets due to the short-term volatility,” Ouellette said.

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So they do things that only good sides can do, but then they do a host of other things that good sides would never do, like losing a 21-0 lead for a start.

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Those who refuse to take part may risk losing benefits.

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They’ve had losing records in seven of the last 10 years.

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