defeatism
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/dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/
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/dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/
A belief that failure is inevitable, often leading to a lack of effort or enthusiasm.
The team's coach warned against letting a few early losses lead to a dangerous cycle of defeatism.
球队教练警告说,不要让早期的几次失利导致危险的失败主义循环。