• Defeatism

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪzÉ™m/

    Origin

    Coined in France during World War I regarding certain opponents.

    Full definition of defeatism

    Noun

    defeatism

    1. Acceptance of defeat without struggle.Objective assessment is good but defeatism will reduce our potentials even when the prospects for victory have never been nearer.
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