defeatist
意味一覧 (2件)
敗北主義の
解説 Definition
defeatist は、挑戦・改革・交渉などについて、始める前から成功を見込まず諦めを誘う態度や発言を表す形容詞です。個人の気分より、周囲の士気を下げる見方や空気を評するときに使われます。
If someone is defeatist, they act or speak as if success is unlikely before a real effort has even been made. The word is often used for attitudes, comments, or moods that lower other people's confidence. It is more negative than simply being careful, because it suggests giving up too early instead of looking for a possible way to succeed.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
形容詞では defeatist attitude / defeatist talk / defeatist mood のように、態度・発言・雰囲気を直接修飾する形を意識すると定着します。defeat「敗北」をすでに受け入れているような姿勢、と考えるとよいです。単なる cautious「慎重な」ではなく、『勝ち筋を探す前に無理と決める』響きがあるため、批判的な文脈で使われやすい語です。
Remember common phrases like defeatist attitude, defeatist talk, and defeatist mood. This word often describes a feeling or message that directly affects other people's motivation. Think of someone who has already accepted defeat before looking for a way to win. It is usually more critical than cautious, because it suggests deciding "it's hopeless" too soon.
例文
His defeatist attitude made the whole team feel that the project would fail.
彼の敗北主義的な態度のせいで、チーム全体がその計画は失敗すると思ってしまった。
Calling the plan impossible at this stage sounds defeatist rather than realistic.
この段階でその計画は不可能だと言うのは、現実的というより敗北主義的に聞こえる。
The manager warned that defeatist talk could damage morale during the negotiations.
その管理職は、敗北主義的な発言が交渉中の士気を損なうおそれがあると警告した。
敗北主義者
(意味 2)解説 Definition
defeatist は、困難な状況で勝機や改善の余地を探さず、最初から負けや失敗を前提にする人を指す名詞です。試合、職場の計画、政治運動などで、仲間の意欲までそぐ人物として言われます。
A defeatist is a person who expects failure and believes trying harder will not help. The word is often used for someone whose negative attitude makes other people lose confidence or motivation.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
a defeatist は『敗北した人』ではなく、『敗北を先に信じてしまう人』です。-ist は artist や socialist と同じく、その立場・傾向を持つ人を作る語尾なので、defeat + ist で『負けを信条のように抱える人』と整理できます。realist「現実主義者」と違い、冷静な見通しよりも諦めの早さを責めるニュアンスが中心です。
Start with `defeat`, then add `-ist`, meaning a person with that attitude. A defeatist is someone who expects defeat before the fight even starts. Remember common pairs like `defeatist attitude` or `defeatist talk`.
例文
His defeatist attitude prevented the team from even attempting to solve the problem.
彼の敗北主義的な態度のせいで、チームは問題を解決しようとすらしなかった。
Don't be such a defeatist — we still have a chance to win this game.
そんな敗北主義者にならないで。まだこの試合に勝つチャンスはある。
The coach warned that defeatist thinking would only lead to more losses.
コーチは、敗北主義的な考え方はさらなる敗北を招くだけだと警告した。
defeatist の語源・成り立ち Etymology
defeat「敗北させる、負かす」に、立場や傾向を表す -ist が付いた語。関連語 defeatism「敗北主義」と同じく、最初から敗北を受け入れる姿勢を表します。
Defeatist comes from defeat, meaning "to beat" or "to overcome," plus the ending -ist, which shows a person, idea, or tendency. Like the related noun defeatism, it describes a way of thinking that accepts defeat too early.
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