DEFEATISM Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defeatism. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFEATISM
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| defeat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals verb • win a victory over • thwart the passage of | ||||||||
| despondency | nounn | |||||||
noun • feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless | ||||||||
| discouragement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles • the expression of opposition and disapproval • the act of discouraging | ||||||||
| hopelessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success | ||||||||
| negativity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the character of the negative electric pole • characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands • an amount less than zero • (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond | ||||||||
| pessimism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that things will turn out badly • a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things | ||||||||
| resignation | nounn | |||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) • a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign | ||||||||
| surrender | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • a verbal act of admitting defeat • the delivery of a principal into lawful custody • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) verb • give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another • relinquish possession or control over | ||||||||
| giving up | verbv | |||||||
noun • a verbal act of admitting defeat • the act of forsaking | ||||||||
