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Phrases with «defeatism»
Defeatism
refers to a negative mindset that focuses on expecting failure or a lack of success. It is the belief or attitude that nothing positive can be achieved and that defeat is inevitable.
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defeatism
Sentences with «defeatism»
The Conservatives are brim full of confidence while Labour — whose rebuttal efforts have been pathetic — are paralysed
by defeatism
.
(
theguardian.com
)
You don't hear that kind of
defeatism from
Obama on issues at the top of his agenda, like health - care reform was in his first term.
(
slate.com
)
The current theory of manipulation on the Left is essentially defensive; its effects can lead the movement
into defeatism
.
(
religion-online.org
)
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