Nonstarter: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonstarter
[ nษnหstษหrtษr ]
failed attempt
A nonstarter is a term used to describe a plan, proposal, or something that is unlikely to succeed or is ineffective from the outset. It is often used in business or political contexts to denote an initiative or proposal that lacks feasibility or public support. The term implies that the subject in question will not get off the ground or make any progress. Essentially, it indicates something that has been deemed a lost cause before even being considered seriously.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The project was deemed a nonstarter due to lack of funding.
- His idea for the new app was considered a nonstarter by the investors.
- The negotiations were seen as a nonstarter after both sides failed to agree.
- The plan to revamp the entire system was a nonstarter because of its complexity.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonstarter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฃo iniciado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเคซเคฒเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Misserfolg
๐ฎ๐ฉ gagal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฒะดะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nieudany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคฑๆไฝ
๐ซ๐ท รฉchec
๐ช๐ธ fracaso
๐น๐ท baลarฤฑsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ neรบspฤch
๐ธ๐ฐ neรบspech
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฑ่ดฅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ neuspeh
๐ฎ๐ธ misheppni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำัััะทะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แฃแแแขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uฤursuzluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ fracaso
Etymology
The term 'nonstarter' emerged in the English language in the early 20th century, particularly associated with horse racing. Initially, it referred to a horse that did not start in a race, thus rendering it incapable of competing. Over the years, the term transitioned into a more figurative usage outside of horse racing to describe any idea, proposal, or plan that is unlikely to succeed or gain traction. By the 1960s, it had established its presence in business lingo, reflecting a consensus on various initiatives deemed impractical or ineffective. Today, it is commonly used in everyday language when referring to any concept or effort that fails to meet necessary criteria for initiation or success.