Quitter: meaning, definitions and examples
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quitter
[ kwษชtษr ]
person who gives up
A quitter is an individual who gives up or abandons tasks, challenges, or responsibilities before reaching a conclusion or achieving success. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of perseverance or determination. Quitters may be perceived as lacking discipline or commitment in various pursuits, whether in personal, academic, or professional contexts. The label can be applied to someone who quits a job, a project, or even a long-term relationship without exhausting all possible options for success.
Synonyms
abandoner, deserter, dissenter, dropout.
Examples of usage
- Don't be a quitter; keep trying!
- He was called a quitter for leaving the project midway.
- The coach motivated the team not to become quitters despite early setbacks.
Translations
Translations of the word "quitter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sair
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verlassen
๐ฎ๐ฉ meninggalkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะปะธัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ opuลciฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปใ
๐ซ๐ท quitter
๐ช๐ธ salir
๐น๐ท ayrฤฑlmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุบุงุฏุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ odejรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ odรญsลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆปๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ oditi
๐ฎ๐ธ fara
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ salir
Etymology
The word 'quitter' derives from the verb 'quit', which comes from Middle English 'quiten', meaning 'to free, let go, or release'. This itself has roots in Old French 'quiter', meaning 'to release or clear'. The use of 'quit' began to expand in the late 14th century to refer to relinquishing or leaving something behind, particularly in a manner that creates a permanent cessation of participation. By the 19th century, 'quitter' became a noun specifically describing a person who withdraws from situations prematurely, emphasizing a specific character trait related to weakness or inability to stick with challenging endeavors. Over time, the concept of being labeled a 'quitter' has also evolved in social and cultural discussions, particularly in contexts where perseverance and resilience are highly valued.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,352, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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