5 letter words ending in OSER

Definition of Loser

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A person who fails frequently or is generally unsuccessful in life or a particular activity.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈlu.zɚ/; UK: /ˈluː.zər/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "loser" originated in the 16th century as a verb meaning "to lose or be defeated." The noun form of the word was first recorded in the early 19th century. It is commonly used to describe a person who is unsuccessful or has failed in some way. The word can be used in a derogatory manner to insult someone, but it can also be used in a more neutral way to simply describe a persons lack of success.

5. Synonyms: Failure, underachiever, nonstarter, unsuccessful person, defeated person.

6. Related Words: Loses, lores, roles, sorel, orles.

7. Example Sentences:

• Hes such a loser, he can even hold down a job.
• She felt like a loser after failing her driving test for the third time.
• The team was full of losers who couldn win a game to save their lives.

Parts of Speech

Poser is a noun.

Definitions

1. A person who poses or affects a particular attitude or character; a pretender. 2. A difficult question or problem, especially one that tests someones knowledge or skill.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpoʊzər/

UK: /ˈpəʊzə/

Origin and Usage

The word poser comes from the French word "poser" which means "to place" or "to pose." The word was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe someone who posed for a photograph. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include someone who poses or affects a particular attitude or character. The second definition of poser, meaning a difficult question or problem, came into use in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

Impostor, pretender, charlatan, faker, sham, fraud, imposter.

Related Words

Impost, power, prose, pores, ropes.

Example Sentences

• Hes such a poser, always pretending to be something hes not.
• The test was a real poser, and many students struggled to answer the questions.
• Shes a poser, always striking a pose for the camera.
• The poser of the riddle was so difficult that no one could solve it.