English Explanatory Dictionary

dead-ender

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who has no prospects for the future; a loser; a dropout.
  2. One who still holds onto a political position or other viewpoint that is considered outdated or defeated.

Word forms

dead-ender dead-enders

Etymology

From dead end + -er.

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