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NO-WIN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does no-win mean?
• NO-WIN (adjective)
The adjective NO-WIN has 1 sense:
1. certain to end in failure and disappointment
Familiarity information: NO-WIN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Certain to end in failure and disappointment
Context example:
a no-win situation
Similar:
unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)
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