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defeatism in German

defeatism in German is Defätismus, Kapitulantentum, Untergangsstimmung — defeatism means giving up on success without trying to fight for it.

defeatism in German

Defätismus
noun
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.
Kapitulantentum
noun
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.
Untergangsstimmung
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 German?
"defeatism" in German is Defätismus, Kapitulantentum, Untergangsstimmung. defeatism means: Giving up on success without trying to fight for it.
Are there other ways to say "defeatism" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "defeatism": Defätismus, Kapitulantentum, Untergangsstimmung.
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