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Nonstarter (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • 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.

Synonyms

  • Loser
  • Failure
  • Unsuccessful Person

Hypernyms

  • Unfortunate
  • Unfortunate Person

Hyponyms

  • Flop
  • Flash In The Pan
  • Bankrupt
  • Underdog
  • Insolvent
  • Dud

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • 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.

Hypernyms

  • Bangtail
  • Race Horse
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