battler
/ˈbat-lər ˈba-tᵊl-ər/ (ame, mw)
battler — noun
1. someone who keeps fighting or struggling, whether against an opponent, a difficu
someone who keeps fighting or struggling, whether against an opponent, a difficulty, or a situation that seems impossible to beat
Nala is a battler who clawed her way back from three serious knee injuries.
a battler who clawed her way back
Yusuf, a lifelong battler for clean water, finally got a well built in his village.
a lifelong battler for clean water
The chef is a quiet battler who works fourteen-hour days and never complains.
Fernando faced every opponent like a battler who knows he can still win the match.
Amara called herself a battler after finishing the marathon with a twisted ankle.
- fighter
more common; can refer to a professional boxer, soldier, or someone with determination
- warrior
often historical or ceremonial; emphasises trained combat skill and bravery in battle
- campaigner
fights for a social or political cause through advocacy, not physical combat
- survivor
emphasises enduring and outlasting hardship rather than actively pushing back
- quitter
someone who gives up easily when things become difficult