Meaning & use
quitter
A person who gives up easily on a task, challenge, or commitment.
See it in a sentence
Coaches often warn young athletes not to become quitters when the going gets tough.
She refused to be labeled a quitter and finished the race despite her injury.
A note on using this word
Quitter is an informal, mildly disapproving term, usually implying a lack of perseverance rather than a wise decision to stop.
Words with a similar meaning
defeatist
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Words with an opposite meaning
fighter
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