What defines a loser?

[sharpshooter188]

Personally, I've been knocked on my butt financially. Lost my job and have been staying with a group of people I truly consider family to me. But the other day I got chewed out by the daughter there about how I do not contribute to the house hold etc. I do job hunt online since that's really the only way to do it now a days.

But even doing chores around the house in the mean time I still hold, in my mind, the social definition of a loser.

Keep in mind, I'm 27, have only some college, and am looking for work. Even though I'm making an effort it still feels as though I'm not doing enough and the feeling of being a "loser" looms in my mind. So, what exactly defines a "loser" in society?? My apologies if this sounds like endless griping but, I truly don't know anymore what that insult means.

 

[Kud]

Someone who holds no worth and is in no way helpful to society.

And that is pretty hard to do.

 

[Count Igor]

Someone who doesn't try or doesn't try hard enough.
Even if they succeed, they are still a loser because they were barely trying to.
You, however, are a winner.

 

[sharpshooter188]

Thank you for the words of inspiration igor. How I have always perceived it was, the basic person, who fails at everything they do, which is generally impossible. But, I also know social standards has it as one who doesn't have much. No car, job, house etc.

 

[sharpshooter188]

Doing chores doesn't mean you are contributing enough to pardon some name calling.

I won't call you names, but I understand why people might. I think you understand too. That doesn't mean you are evil, but untill you contribute finantialy to the collective, you will have to endure some name calling. It sucks, but let that just add fuel to your fire.

BTW, 'I do job hunt online since that's really the only way to do it now a days. ' Is hardly job hunting. Maybe if you try harder, and actually actively look for work, you might get more respect from the others. Just a suggestion. I hope you find a job soon! Best of luck.

I do agree with this. Thanks much Sober.

 

[delet]

los·er noun \ˈlü-zər\
1: a person or thing that loses especially consistently
2: a person who is incompetent or unable to succeed; also : something doomed to fail or disappoint

According to Merriam Webster, a loser is you.

 

[Swny Nerdgasm]

A loser is anyone who's not me, for I am a God Damned American Icon

 

[TriggerHappyAngel]

What defines a loser?

-> Somebody who loses, AKA doesn't win.

 

[[.redacted]]

Someone's who's gonna end up in the bottom half of the scoreboard when the game of life ends...

...But I'll be damned if anyone can tell you how the scoring system works.

 

[Addicted Muffin]

Loser - noun. English
- someone who posts a topic on a video game/comic/internet jokes website to make sure they are not a loser























INB4: cant use word in the definition

 

[TWRule]

My understanding is that someone calling you that generally means that they are calling you incompetant regarding the tasks at which you are responsible. Tending toward failure because of disposition/habits.

The real question is, why are you bothering to try and define yourself by arbitrary social expectations? You can only fail to reach a goal you are actively attempting to reach. Maybe your true motivations and the goals of those around you differ. Nothing wrong with that, so long as you focus on your goal.

 

[The Salty Vulcan]

Someone full of regrets, who has failed them-self, or lost at the things they wanted to win.

Call me crazy but I think that might be the jewish version of Hell too.

 

[The Salty Vulcan]

Someone full of regrets, who has failed them-self, or lost at the things they wanted to win.

Call me crazy but I think that might be the jewish version of Hell too.

Not sure what you mean by this.

Such an existence would be hellish if inescapable.

Well I remember reading somewhere about how the jewish version of hell was essentially a limbo where you live in a constant state of regret

 

[Mordwyl]

Any way you may look at it, you are not an otaku.

 

[Ganthrinor]

Spoiler: You'll know it when you get there

At least you're not homeless on the street selling stolen goods to pay for a Meth habbit. People can go on about Second Place being First Place Loser, but as long as you're still honestly trying to better yourself and/or your situation you're not done yet.

Even if you are at this very moment a loser, well, shit happens, life goes on. Always time to change.

 

[Jedamethis]

Someone who can't win. You're not a loser. Don't worry, time spent worrying is time spent making yourself feel bad and not getting anything done. Onwards and upwards my friend!

 

[logiman]

Someone who fail at everything he does? to keep it short

 

[Danistuta]

Anyone who considers the following in their all time top 10 game list:

1. Any Mario Game (not including Mario Kart)
2. Any Halo game
3. Any online farming game (or casual game in general)

OR

Anyone who's had at least 3 XBox 360s succumb to the dreaded 3 red rings of the apocalypse and not done the sensible thing and moved to PS3.
(I lasted 2 360s until I had to throw the latter one out of the window and immediately went to buy a PS3).

 

[Lucifron]

Who is a loser?

Anyone who feels hit when the word is uttered.

 

[JoJo]

Anyone who considers the following in their all time top 10 game list:

1. Any Mario Game (not including Mario Kart)
2. Any Halo game
3. Any online farming game (or casual game in general)

OR

Anyone who's had at least 3 XBox 360s succumb to the dreaded 3 red rings of the apocalypse and not done the sensible thing and moved to PS3.
(I lasted 2 360s until I had to throw the latter one out of the window and immediately went to buy a PS3).

OT: A loser is someone who generally fails at what they're trying to achieve. Whether you are that or not depends on how hard you try. Personally OP you sound like you really need to get a job (in my opinion anyway).