QUITTERS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

quitters

noun

plural of quitter

as in defeatists

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Noun

Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.

— Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of defeatists

Noun

To me, the most notable change — outside of Robert not getting fully naked, you cowards — is that the meltdown is witnessed by much more of the senior class.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
In reality, the refs just do the bidding of the cowards behind the curtain.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of cowards

Noun

The Tod’s rollout is beginning with the brand’s signature loafers, but the feature will be extended to other products in the near future.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Banana Republic has wardrobe essentials up to 40% off, including knitwear, trousers, and a pair of buttery soft suede loafers—the ideal transitional shoes.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of loafers

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Until the 19th century, most Westerners, including European royalty, ate with their knives (and considered Italians to be sissies for using forks).

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
The irony is that a minority once viewed as filled with sissies and losers is now portrayed as filled with bullies and power brokers, and straight people, especially men, seem to perceive themselves as the weak and afraid ones.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of sissies

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But Meghan’s famous rescue chickens have remained behind in Montecito, Sykes said on his YouTube Channel, citing a report in The Telegraph.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Cullen spent some of his childhood working on a farm, telling NPR in 2014 his earliest vocal lessons came from imitating the chickens, cows and dogs that littered the farmland.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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