defeatist [noun]

Definition of defeatist:

someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions

Synonyms of defeatist:

● Negativist

● Pessimist

● Cynical

● Gloomy

● Downbeat

● Naysayer

● Pessimistic


Opposite/Antonyms of defeatist:

● Optimistic

● Cheerful

● Idealist

● Good

● Encourager

● Affirmative

● Positive

● Upbeat


Sentence/Example of defeatist:

A mayoral spokesman said the ban sends a defeatist message to the rest of the world.