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defeatism

[/dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: defeatisms
derrotismo
1. An acceptance that failure is inevitable; a pessimistic attitude that expects or assumes defeat
The coach warned against defeatism before the final match.
O treinador alertou contra o derrotismo antes da partida final.
2. A political doctrine or attitude of accepting national defeat or submission
The government accused opposition parties of defeatism during the war.
O governo acusou os partidos de oposição de derrotismo durante a guerra.
NYC Slang
giving up energy; quitter mentality
Synonyms
pessimismnegativityhopelessnessdespairsurrender
Antonyms
optimismconfidencedeterminationresilienceperseverance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrotismo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derrotismo
Common in business and political discourse
Portugal
derrotismo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

spirit of defeatism
atmosphere of defeatism
culture of defeatism
defeat the defeatism
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