defeatism
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/
Noun

defeatism (uncountable)

  1. Acceptance of defeat without struggle.
    Objective assessment is good, but defeatism will reduce our potentials even when the prospects for victory have never been nearer.
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