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winless
win W0166600 (wĭn)v. won (wŭn), win·ning, wins v.intr.1. To achieve victory or finish first in a competition.2. To achieve success in an effort or venture: struggled to overcome the handicap and finally won.v.tr.1. To achieve victory or finish first in: won the race.2. To receive as a prize or reward for performance: won a gold medal.3. a. To achieve or obtain by effort: win concessions in negotiations.b. To gain (respect or love, for example) by effort: won their loyalty. See Synonyms at earn.4. To make (one's way) with effort.5. To reach with difficulty: The ship won a safe port.6. To take in battle; capture: won the heights after a fierce attack.7. a. To succeed in gaining the affection or loyalty of (someone): He wooed and won her.b. To succeed in gaining the favor or support of; prevail on: Her eloquence won over the audience.8. a. To discover and open (a vein or deposit) in mining.b. To extract from a mine or from mined ore.n.1. a. A victory, especially in a competition.b. First place in a competition.2. An amount won or earned.Phrasal Verbs: win out To succeed or prevail. win through To overcome difficulties and attain a desired goal or end.Idiom: win the day To be successful.
[Middle English winnen, from Old English winnan, to fight, strive; see wen- in Indo-European roots.]
win′less adj.win′na·ble adj.winless (ˈwɪnlɪs) adjwithout a winThesaurus| Adj. | 1. | winless - having no wins; "the team had a very disappointing winless season"unsuccessful - not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome |
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