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

On top of losing their food assistance, Huddleston says that many legal immigrants are worried about losing their immigration status as well, especially after the chaos following changes to H1-B visas earlier this month.

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“The community is losing faith that the city is actually able to do anything,” said Pfizenmaier, who lost her home.

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This is largely driven by the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of a criminal trial and the possibility of losing one’s freedom if convicted.

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Public servants who lived up to their oaths of office losing their careers or being charged with crimes at the behest of a man convicted of numerous felonies.

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Ms Jones' sister Mary said the family had "never stopped living the nightmare" of losing their loved ones.

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• unsuccessful