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defeatism Antonyms

Opposite of defeatism

Pinning down the opposite of defeatism requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to failure without making an effort to struggle against it.

Usage Example

"The coach warned the team against succumbing to optimism after losing the first two games of the season."

Strongest
optimism
Strong
determination
perseverance
resilience
confidence
hopefulness
resolve

Similar words to defeatism

Words similar to defeatism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fatalism
pessimism
resignation
hopelessness
despondency
despair
cynicism
See all synonyms of defeatism

• Nearby Words

defeat
defeatable
defeatedly
defeatism
defeatist
defecate
defecation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Defeatism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/defeatism
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