Definition

Adjective: * Having no wins: Describes a person, team, or competitor that has not achieved a victory in a given period, series, or overall record.

Usage

The adjective "winless" is used to modify a noun, indicating a complete lack of victories. It is commonly used in sports and competitive contexts but can apply to any situation involving contests or competitions. * It typically precedes the noun it describes (e.g., a winless team). * It can follow a linking verb like "be" or "remain" (e.g., The player is winless).

Examples

• The rookie driver finished the season winless.
• After ten matches, the club remains winless.
• They are trying to avoid a winless streak.
• The winless boxer is considering retirement.

Advanced Usage

• "to go winless": A phrasal construction meaning to complete a period without any victories.
  • The team could go winless for the entire month if they lose their next game.

Variants and Related Words

• Win (verb/noun): To be victorious; a victory.
• Loser (noun): A person or team that loses a contest. (Note: "Loser" is a more general and often harsher term for someone who does not win, while "winless" is a specific statistical description of a record.)
• Victoryless (adjective): A direct synonym, though less commonly used than "winless."

Synonyms

• Victoryless
• Without a win

Antonyms

• Undefeated
• Victorious
• Winning

Adjective

1. having no wins
   • the team had a very disappointing winless season