Loser

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a person who loses; an unsuccessful person

“The sore loser refused to shake hands after the match.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/luːzə(r)/

Syllables

los·er

Related Words

Synonyms

failurenonstarter

Antonyms

winnerachiever

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Loser" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Loser

Anagrams of Loser

Words that use exactly the same letters as “loser”.

lores orles orsel roles rosel soler sorel

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “loser” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

boser doser laser loner loper losel loses lover lower luser noser poser

Words you can make from Loser

Shorter words formed from the letters in “loser”.

eros lose role rose sole

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “loser”.

closer lovers

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