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NO-WIN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does no-win mean? 

NO-WIN (adjective)
  The adjective NO-WIN has 1 sense:

1. certain to end in failure and disappointmentplay

  Familiarity information: NO-WIN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NO-WIN (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Certain to end in failure and disappointment

Context example:

a no-win situation

Similar:

unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)


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