Lost Cause (Noun)
Meaning
A defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rebels' fight for independence was deemed a lost cause by the international community after the government's military gains.
- Many environmentalists believe that saving the polar bears from extinction is a lost cause due to the rapid melting of their habitats.
- The team's chances of making the playoffs were considered a lost cause after their star player suffered a season-ending injury.
- The campaign to save the old theater from demolition was seen as a lost cause by many, but the community rallied together to try and save it.
- The politician's bid for re-election was a lost cause after the scandal broke, and she eventually dropped out of the race.