three-time loser
Habitual criminal label
A three-time loser is someone convicted of three felonies, especially under laws imposing mandatory harsh sentences for repeat offenders.
The term extends to anyone who has failed repeatedly at something—careers, marriages, ventures: He's a three-time loser at love.
The phrase carries a tone of permanent defeat, suggesting someone unlikely to succeed.
- recidivistHabitual criminal returner
- habitualDone by routine
- habitual offenderPersistent lawbreaker
- career criminalRepeat offender by trade
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
offender · felon · lawbreaker · failure · rock bottom · rock bottom moment · sentencing · life sentence · incarceration · convict · disappointment · last chance · flop · guilty · rehabilitation · repeat · dud · penitentiary
three-time loserfirst offender
Newly convicted person
first-time offender · clean record · spotless record · clean slate
three-time loserwinner
One who prevails
champion · repeat champion · success story · high achiever · golden child
three-time loserpillar of the community
Respected local leader
straight arrow · good egg · salt of the earth · clean-living
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