born loser
Destined for defeat
A born loser is someone who seems destined to fail, as if bad luck or incompetence were inherent to their character.
The phrase suggests repeated, predictable failure across life's endeavors: He's a born loser—can't hold a job, can't keep a relationship.
Often used dismissively or with resigned pity.
- schlemielHabitual, pitiable bungler
- haplessLacking good fortune
- unluckyProne to misfortune
- tough breakUnfortunate turn of events
- ineffectualFailing to achieve purpose
bad hand · failure · washout · hopeless · dead end · unsuccessful · sad sack · black sheep · scapegoat · jinxed · defeatism · victim · nonwinner · underachiever · slacker · no-lifer · learned helplessness · doomed
- unfortunatesvictims, unfortunate, wretch, poor soul, victim
born loserwinner
One who prevails
success · achiever · high achiever · champion · overachiever
born losersuccess story
Narrative of achievement
self-made man · self-made woman · rising star · mover and shaker · big shot
born loserlucky devil
Enviously blessed person
lucky dog · golden child · charmed · blessed · Midas touch
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