SINCE 1828
no-win
adjective
\ ˈnō-ˈwin
, -ˌwin\
, -ˌwin\
Definition of no-win
: not likely to give victory, success, or satisfaction : that cannot be won
a no-win situation a no-win war
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no-win
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of no-win
—used to describe something (such as a situation) that cannot have a good result no matter what you do
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