winless

winless: win ► VERB (winning; past and past part. won) 1) be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict). 2) gain as a result of success in a contest, conflict, etc. 3) gain (someone's attention, support, or love). 4) (win over) gain the support or favour of. 5) (win out/through) manage to succeed or achieve something by effort.

► NOUN ▪ a victory in a game or contest.

● win the day — Cf. ↑win the day

● win (or earn) one's spurs — Cf. ↑win one's spurs

DERIVATIVES winless adjective winnable adjective.

ORIGIN Old English, «strive, contend», also «subdue and take possession of, acquire».

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