born losers
Destined to fail
Born losers are people perceived as destined to fail—those who seem constitutionally unable to succeed no matter what they try.
The phrase implies failure is inherent to their character rather than circumstantial: Don't waste your time on those born losers.
It's dismissive and often cruel, suggesting some people are simply fated to lose.
- failuresUnsuccessful attempts or outcomes
- doomedDestined for destruction
- losersUnsuccessful competitors
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- unluckyProne to misfortune
inept · underdog · victims · underachiever · fatalism · also-rans · hapless · learned helplessness · tragic hero · self-sabotage · cursed · bums · systemic inequality · low self-esteem · ineffectual · disadvantaged · wrong side of the tracks · snakebit
born loserschosen ones
Selected for special purpose
naturals · wunderkinds · prodigies · charmed
born loserswinners
Those who prevail
achievers · champions · high achievers · overachievers · go-getters
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