quitter
noun
a person who quits or gives up easily, especially in the face of some difficulty, danger, etc.
quitters
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pluralof quitter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Watching this slapstick routine of quitters and re-enterers from a vantage point atop the polls is Francesca Hong, a state representative, part-time bartender, and Democratic Socialists of America member.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
Ah Bartleby, the patron saint of quiet quitters!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
New hires in November totaled 5.12 million, compared to 5.08 million separations — that is, layoffs, job quitters, retirements, deaths and so forth.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
What I don't want to happen is for the quiet quitters and the Gen Z resistance to become about focusing on their own happiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
“Oh, my God, you’re like a broken record, Claire. You know, some quitters do win. Plenty of them.”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
