losing
/ˈluːzɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: losings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That loses or has lost.
Adjective
Examples
Being on the losing team is disappointing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process by which something is lost; a loss.
Noun
Examples
We conceive that an alternation of such losings and regainings will continue to be presented in England, until the whole business is set on a new and more stable basis by a revolution which shall not be moral only.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “losing” mean?
That loses or has lost.
Is “losing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.