Defeatism (noun)

An attitude of accepting or expecting defeat without making any effort to try to win or succeed.

Origin:

The word defeatism is derived from the word "defeat" which means to lose in a competition or struggle. it has been used since the late 19th century to describe an attitude of accepting or expecting defeat without making any effort to try to win or succeed.

Examples:

1. He was criticized for his defeatism attitude during the election campaign.
2. The defeatism attitude of the team before the match was one of the reasons for their loss.
3. Defeatism can lead to a lack of motivation and effort.
4. The defeatism attitude among the employees was one of the reasons for the company's failure.
5. The defeatism attitude among the politicians made it difficult to pass important legislation.