nonstarter
nonstarter · nonstarters
A project that has no chance of successA project that has no chance of success.
US/nɑnstˈɑɹtɚ/
Meaning
3 sensesA project that has no chance of success.
A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered.
a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered
A loser; a person who is bound to fail.
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From non- + starter.From non- + starter.
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Forms
plural: nonstarters| Singular | nonstarter |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently:failureloserunsuccessful person