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Nonstarter (Noun)

A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.

Nouns denoting people.

After a string of unsuccessful business ventures, John was considered a nonstarter in the investment community.
The coach had no choice but to bench the team's nonstarter quarterback, who had thrown more interceptions than touchdowns all season.
Despite her charming personality, Sarah's track record of nonstarter relationships made her wary of committing to anyone new.
As a nonstarter in the job market, Tom found it tough to get his resume noticed by potential employers.
In the cutthroat world of professional gaming, Jack's nonstarter reputation preceded him, deterring teammates from collaborating with him.

A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.

Nouns denoting animals.

The heavily favored colt was a nonstarter in the Kentucky Derby due to a last-minute injury.
After being scratched from the lineup, the trainer admitted that his horse had been a nonstarter from the beginning.
The crowd was disappointed to learn that the fan favorite was a nonstarter in the big stakes race.
The jockey was left standing in the gate as his mount was declared a nonstarter due to a sudden case of lameness.
The owner's hopes for a big payday were dashed when his horse was declared a nonstarter just hours before the race.