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单词 quitters
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quitter

noun

quit·​ter ˈkwi-tər How to pronounce quitter (audio)
: one that quits
especially : one that gives up too easily : defeatist

Example Sentences

Don't be a quitter. I know you can do it.
Recent Examples on the Web Begich, a businessman who comes from a family of prominent Democrats, came out hard against Palin, seeking to cast her a quitter and someone interested in self promotion. Becky Bohrer, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 Begich, a businessman from a family of prominent Democrats, has come out hard against Palin, seeking to cast her as someone chasing fame and a quitter; Palin resigned during her term as governor in 2009. Bloomberg.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Begich, a businessman from a family of prominent Democrats, has come out hard against Palin, seeking to cast her as someone chasing fame and a quitter; Palin resigned during her term as governor in 2009. Becky Bohrer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The pandemic has made managers want to be much more attuned to feedback from their teams in hopes of changing burnout culture, Huffington says, which could stop a quiet quitter in their tracks. Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Begich, a businessman from a family of prominent Democrats, has come out hard against Palin, seeking to cast her as someone chasing fame and as a quitter; Palin resigned during her term as governor in 2009. Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 This era is most certainly a quitter’s market, where talent is in high demand and workplaces are rife with burnout. Michael Held, Forbes, 18 May 2022 For employers, replacing just one quitter is a straightforward task. New York Times, 21 Jan. 2022 Parker was concerned that she would be viewed as a quitter by leaving Los Angeles despite being named the AP award winner her rookie year with the Sparks in 2008, when she was honored as the WNBA’s MVP and top rookie. Doug Feinberg, chicagotribune.com, 30 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

quitter

noun

quit·​ter ˈkwi-tər How to pronounce quitter (audio)
: a person who gives up too easily

quitters

noun

plural of quitter
1
as in defeatists

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • defeatists
  • cowards
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  • poltroons
  • cravens
  • chickens
  • funks
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  • weaklings
  • dastards
  • pussies
  • cream puffs
  • curs
  • milquetoasts
  • pushovers
  • sneaks
  • caitiffs
  • snakes
  • ostriches
  • recreants
  • scaramouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heroes
  • stalwarts
  • daredevils
  • valiants
2
as in sluggards

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sluggards
  • shirkers
  • idlers
  • loafers
  • dropouts
  • malingerers
  • lazybones
  • slouches
  • slackers
  • loiterers
  • laggards
  • lingerers
  • slowpokes
  • dawdlers
  • slugs
  • slugabeds
  • goldbricks
  • drones
  • saunterers
  • dalliers
  • putterers
  • loungers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pistols
  • powerhouses
  • doers
  • hustlers
  • live wires
  • go-getters
  • self-starters
  • hummers
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