Failure vs. Loser — What's the Difference?

Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. The criteria for failure depends on context, and may be relative to a particular observer or belief system.

One that fails to win

Lack of success

A person who takes loss in a specified way

The neglect or omission of expected or required action

A person who is unable to be successful on a sustained basis

The action or state of not functioning

One that loses opportunities or advantages

The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends

One that is bad in quality

One that fails

A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.

The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short

Something of poor quality.

A cessation of proper functioning or performance

A person who is frequently unsuccessful in life.

Nonperformance of what is requested or expected; omission

(derogatory) A contemptible or unfashionable person.

The act or fact of failing to pass a course, test, or assignment.

One who or that which loses something, such as extra weight, car keys, etc.

A decline in strength or effectiveness.

A losing proposition#Noun, one that is likely to lose or already has lost (such as a losing bet or, analogously, a predictably fruitless task or errand).

The act or fact of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.

(slang) A person convicted of a crime, especially more than once.

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

One who loses; as, the loser pays for a round of beer.

Omission to do something, whether or not it was attempted, especially something that ought to have been done.

A person who is habitually unsuccessful at some endeavor, such as employment or personal relationships.

An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.

A plan or strategy unlikely to succeed.

Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

A contestant who loses the contest

Bankruptcy.

A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.

A gambler who loses a bet

Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise.

Want of success; the state of having failed.

Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.

A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business.

A failing; a slight fault.

An act that fails;

An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose;

Lack of success;

A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

An unexpected omission;

Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due;

Loss of ability to function normally;