quitter

American  

[kwit-er] / ˈkwɪt ər /

noun

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

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quitter British  

/ ˈkwɪtə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of quitter

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

Example Sentences

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

She was publicly lambasted afterward, called a quitter by pundits and tweeters “who couldn’t even do a cartwheel”; the ample support she received didn’t register as strongly as the criticism, and the self-criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

Post-fight, however, he said Dubois is "no quitter."

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023

A lot of business people would just say this isn’t worth the trouble, this is hurting my business, I don’t think I can do this, but Bezos is definitely not a quitter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

I might even take him to Howard’s house if I decided not to be mad at him anymore for calling me a quitter and a baby.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor