1. (noun) a contestant who loses the contest

• also-ran

2. (noun) a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• failure
• nonstarter
• unsuccessful person

1. (noun) a contestant who loses the contest

• old maid

2. (noun) a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• bankrupt
• insolvent
• dud
• flop
• washout
• flash in the pan
• underdog

1. (noun) a contestant who loses the contest

• contestant

2. (noun) a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• unfortunate
• unfortunate person

3. (noun) a gambler who loses a bet

• gambler

1. (noun) a contestant who loses the contest

• victor
• winner

2. (noun) a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• achiever
• succeeder
• success
• winner

3. (noun) a gambler who loses a bet

• winner

1. (noun) a contestant who loses the contest

• lose

2. (noun) a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• fail
• go wrong
• miscarry
• lose

3. (noun) a gambler who loses a bet

• lose
• lose
• turn a loss