defeatism

/dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈfē-ˌti-zəm dē-/ (ame, mw)

defeatism — noun

1. the belief that failure or loss is certain, making effort seem pointless

1.名詞B2
釋義

the belief that failure or loss is certain, making effort seem pointless

例句

Defeatism spread through the team after their captain was injured.

defeatism + spread through [group]

Yuna felt defeatism creeping in after she lost the first two debates.

defeatism + creep in

同義詞
  • pessimism

    more general; about expecting negative outcomes in any situation, not necessarily linked to giving up effort

  • fatalism

    more philosophical; the belief that all events are predetermined and human effort cannot change them

  • resignation

    the emotional state of having accepted an unwanted outcome, rather than the belief system behind it

反義詞
  • optimism

    the general tendency to expect positive outcomes

  • determination

    the quality of continuing to try despite difficulties

文法句型

defeatism + about + noun phrase

defeatism + among + group noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in political, military, and sports contexts to describe a collective mood rather than a single person's personality trait.

常見錯誤

❌He has a defeatism about the election.
✅He shows defeatism about the election.
💡'defeatism' is uncountable; never use 'a' before it.
❌Her defeatism made her bring an umbrella to the picnic.
✅Her pessimism made her bring an umbrella to the picnic.
💡defeatism is about giving up effort, not merely expecting bad outcomes.