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defeatism in French

defeatism in French is défaitisme — defeatism means giving up on success without trying to fight for it.

defeatism in French

défaitisme
noun
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.

What does "defeatism" mean?

  1. noun Giving up on success without trying to fight for it.
    "Objective assessment is good, but defeatism will reduce our potentials even when the prospects for victory have never been nearer."
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defeatism in a sentence

  • Objective assessment is good, but defeatism will reduce our potentials even when the prospects for victory have never been nearer.

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What is "defeatism" in French?
"defeatism" in French is défaitisme. defeatism means: Giving up on success without trying to fight for it.
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