nonstarter

non·start·er

N0146700 (nŏn-stär′tər)n.1. One that does not start: The rookie catcher is expected to be a nonstarter for most games.2. An idea, proposal, or person with no chance of being accepted or successful.

nonstarter

(ˌnɒnˈstɑːtə) n1. (Horse Racing) a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered2. a person or thing that is useless, has little chance of success, etc

non•start•er

(nɒnˈstɑr tər)
n. an issue, plan, etc., that does not get or deserve to get under way. [1905–10]

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Noun	1.	nonstarter - a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistentlyunsuccessful person, loser, failureunfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortunebankrupt, insolvent - someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debtsflash in the pan - someone who enjoys transient success but then failsdud, flop, washout - someone who is unsuccessfulunderdog - one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
	2.	nonstarter - a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been enteredbangtail, race horse, racehorse - a horse bred for racing

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