Loser
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Negative Emotion
'Loser' often carries a strong negative feeling used to insult or criticize someone's ability. The team called the other player a loser for missing the shot.
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Informal Insult
'Loser' is informal and can be considered rude, so it's best used among friends jokingly. Hey, don't be upset. I'm just kidding when I call you a loser.
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Self-Deprecation
People sometimes use 'loser' to humorously criticize themselves, often in a light-hearted way. I'm such a loser for watching TV instead of studying!