Synonyms

quitter

American

[kwit-er] / ˈkwɪt ər /

noun

a person who quits or gives up easily, especially in the face of some difficulty, danger, etc.

quitter British

/ ˈkwɪtə /

noun

a person who gives up easily; defeatist, deserter, or shirker

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

quitters

plural

Etymology

Origin of quitter

First recorded in 1605–15; quit ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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When Simone dropped out of Tokyo, as we've already discussed, she faced a litany of naysayers who accused her of abandoning her team and being a quitter.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

But, this woman was never raised to be a quitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

I don't feel like I am a quitter.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2023

I am not a quitter, but I do know when it is time to go.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

It’s not that you’re being a quitter, it’s just that you’ve got the sense to know when enough is enough.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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