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Definition of dealbreaker

dealbreaker

/ˈdiːlˌbreɪk.ər/
deal · break · er
Plural:dealbreakers
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Adjective:dealbreaking
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dealbreaker Lexical Profile

dealbreaker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A factor, issue, or condition that is unacceptable enough to cause one party to withdraw from a business negotiation, personal relationship, or prospective agreement.

Example

"The lack of a remote work option was an immediate dealbreaker for the software engineer during the job interview."

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• Nearby Words

deafly
deafness
deal
dealbreaker
dealer
dealership
dealfish

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dealbreaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dealbreaker
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