quitter

noun

quit·​ter ˈkwi-tər 

: one that quits

especially : one that gives up too easily : defeatist

Examples of quitter in a Sentence

Don't be a quitter. I know you can do it.

Recent Examples on the Web

My cat, Boris, is not a quitter. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026

Alas, the thing about being a true fan is, no quitters allowed. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025

Winners never quit; quitters never win. — Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026

But Salah, who travelled several hours a day just to reach training as a youngster, is no quitter. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing quitter

• quiet quitter

Rhymes for quitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• ritter
• splitter
• titter

Kids Definition

quitter

noun

quit·​ter ˈkwit-ər 

: a person who gives up too easily