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

An outstanding drive from Leclerc to hold second for much of the grand prix before losing out in the closing stages.

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He became prime minister after the bloody and disputed 2007 election, and was the main opposition leader for many years, losing five presidential campaigns, most recently three years ago.

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England looked to be a few runs short, however, as they could not capitalise on the partnership with another middle-order wobble, losing three wickets for eight runs in the space of 12 balls.

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Although a few teams tend to muddle around in the SEC basement—Mississippi State was still winless in the league after losing to Florida on Saturday—most are capable of beating nearly anyone else.

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With Garfield losing its quarterback to an injury, he has been used out of a wildcat formation at times this season.

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