丧
lose; feel dejected
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
lose; forfeit; throw away
Used for losing important rights, morals, or opportunities, often with negative connotations.
He lost all moral conscience for personal gain and did unscrupulous things.
The late Qing government was corrupt and incompetent, eventually forfeiting national sovereignty and humiliating the country.
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He carelessly slipped up in this competition and lost the chance to win the championship.
Long-term indulgence in games made him lose enthusiasm for life.
Excessive deforestation will cause local species to lose their living environments.
adjective
dejected; dispirited; downcast
Describes a state of low spirits after setbacks or losses.
After losing the competition, he looked very dejected all day.
The blow of unemployment made him extremely dispirited.
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Looking at the report card, she wore a dejected expression on her face.
After the business failed, he fell into a state of low spirits entirely.
Facing consecutive setbacks, he did not become dispirited but worked harder instead.