adjective
showing a tendency to expect failure or accept it in a gloomy or overly submissive way
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The defeatist attitude of the team members was evident in their lack of effort during the game.
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I can't stand hanging out with defeatist people who always bring negative energy.
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Don't be such a defeatist, have some faith in yourself!
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Her defeatist mindset was like a dark cloud hanging over her, preventing her from seeing any silver linings.