quitter

noun

quit·​ter ˈkwi-tər How to pronounce quitter (audio)
: one that quits
especially : one that gives up too easily : defeatist

Examples of quitter in a Sentence

Don't be a quitter. I know you can do it.
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Europe and its growing pool of quitters The Great Resignation may have taken off in the U.S., but Europeans haven’t been spared. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024 Since her comeback post-Tokyo, Biles has spoken openly about the trolls who call her a quitter. Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 31 July 2024 For another quitter, what would have been a straightforward business took a bizarre turn. Samra Zulfaqar, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024 Cai explained that introducing UI for quitters raises welfare in the economy by up to 1.5 percent. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for quitter 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quitter was in 1611

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“Quitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quitter. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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quitter

noun
quit·​ter ˈkwit-ər How to pronounce quitter (audio)
: a person who gives up too easily

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