Meaning & Definition of word "Quitter"

Quitter

/ˈkwɪtər/

1. A person who gives up easily or is unable to persist in an endeavor.
- Example: Despite her constant struggles, she refused to be labeled a quitter.
2. Someone who abandons a course of action before completion.
- Example: He was frustrated by the number of quitters on the team who wouldn't see the project through.
3. A person who does not see things through to the end or lacks determination.
- Example: Nobody wants to work with a quitter who cannot handle challenges.
4. An individual who stops trying or gives up, especially in difficult situations.
- Example: In sports, being called a quitter can be one of the most damaging reputations a player can hold.
5. A person who stops doing something that they had previously committed to.
- Example: She knew that being a quitter would only lead to regrets later in life.

Derived from the verb 'quit', which has Middle English and Old French roots.

quit while you're ahead:

To stop doing something before it becomes less successful.

quitter's never wins:

A saying that emphasizes persistence in order to be successful.

quit:

To leave or stop doing something.

resign:

To voluntarily leave a position or task.

Meaning: Someone who gives up on a challenge too soon.

Example Sentence: Don't be a quitter and stick it out!

Meaning: A person seen as weak for not finishing what they started.

Example Sentence: He's too much of a quitter to finish the marathon.