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defeatist

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Expecting failure and therefore discouraging effort.

A defeatist attitude made every obstacle seem insurmountable.

Dictionary practice example.

A defeatist member of a student storytelling team declared that losing was certain and urged everyone to cancel the remaining rehearsals.