What does defeatism mean?

n. A belief that failure is inevitable, often leading to a lack of effort or enthusiasm.

defeatism

🇺🇸 /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/

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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.

A belief that failure is inevitable, often leading to a lack of effort or enthusiasm.