English Explanatory Dictionary

nonstarter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A project that has no chance of success.
  2. A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered.
  3. A loser; a person who is bound to fail.

Word forms

nonstarter nonstarters

Etymology

From non- + starter.

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