serious defeat

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A defeat with significant negative consequences.

defeatADJECTIVE + defeat

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serious

Examples (10)

  • The ruling party suffered a serious defeat in the midterm elections.
  • The loss of the strategic fort was a serious defeat for the army.
  • For the chess grandmaster, losing to an amateur was a serious defeat.
  • The company faced a serious defeat in court over the patent dispute.
  • Failing the exam for the third time felt like a serious defeat to her.
  • Analysts are calling the failed product launch a serious defeat for the tech giant.
  • Recovering from such a serious defeat will require a change in leadership.
  • The historical battle resulted in a serious defeat that changed the course of the war.
  • He had to overcome the psychological impact of that serious defeat in the final match.
  • If this bill doesn't pass, it will be a serious defeat for the president's agenda.