DEFEATIST - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions

Categories: Pessimist

Synonyms

Negativist, Defeatist

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "defeatist" was borrowed from French défaitiste.

🧩 Fun Fact

French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Defeatist