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defeatism

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de·feat·ism  (d-ftzm)
n.
Acceptance of or resignation to the prospect of defeat.
de·featist adj. & n.
defeatism
Noun
a ready acceptance or expectation of defeat
defeatist nadj
defeatism
1. the acceptance of defeat as a foregone conclusion and the resultant failure to make an effort to succeed.
2. the views underlying acceptance of the frustration or thwarting of a goal, especially by the failure to prevent them. Cf. futilitarianism. — defeatist, n., adj.
See also: Attitudes
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.defeatism - acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
resignation, surrender - acceptance of despair
Translations
defeatism [dɪˈfiːtɪzəm] n → derrotismo
defeatism [dɪˈfiːtɪzəm] n → défaitisme m
defeatism [dɪˈfiːtɪzəm] defeat n → Defätismus m
defeatism [dɪˈfiːtɪzəm] n → disfattismo


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