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 Chargers, who play Sunday at Miami, are looking to halt a two-game losing slide.

From Los Angeles Times

For a youth-led party, losing on their home turf has raised questions about their prospects in the national election.

From BBC

That matches polling by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that shows her losing by 17 points.

From Salon

But Cal State Sacramento, Sacramento City College and Sierra College told the board they opposed the request because they were losing clinical sites and worried about nurse burnout from training students.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing aims to pressure Washington into selling its advanced equipment or risk losing its position in such a large market, said Dr Jawad.

From BBC

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