losing
UK: ˈluːzɪŋ | US: ˈluːzɪŋ
adj. failing to win or maintain something
n. the act of suffering defeat or loss
The word "losing" derives from the Old English losian ("to perish, destroy"), which evolved into Middle English losen ("to lose"). The modern form "lose" combines with the suffix "-ing" to form the present participle or gerund, indicating the ongoing state or action of suffering a loss. The root "lose" reflects the core idea of deprivation or failure, while "-ing" marks its grammatical function as an adjective or noun.
The team is losing the match by three points.
She felt a deep sadness after losing her favorite necklace.
Losing patience, he walked out of the meeting.
The company is at risk of losing its market share.
He blamed himself for losing the opportunity.