lose-lose

[US]/[ˈluːz ˈluːz]/
[UK]/[ˈluːz ˈluːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A situation in which all participants end up worse off than they were before.
adj.Describing a situation where everyone involved loses.
v.To result in a lose-lose situation.

Phrases & Collocations

lose-lose situation

lose-lose scenario

avoid a lose-lose

lose-lose outcome

lose-lose game

it's lose-lose

lose-lose deal

lose-lose cycle

prevent lose-lose

creating lose-lose

Example Sentences

this negotiation is a lose-lose situation; neither side will get what they want.

trying to compete on price alone is a lose-lose for everyone in the industry.

the trade war created a lose-lose scenario for both the us and china.

arguing about who's fault it is is a lose-lose; let's focus on solutions.

getting into a public argument is often a lose-lose situation at work.

the company avoided a lose-lose outcome by finding a compromise.

the proposed merger presented a lose-lose scenario for the smaller company.

it's a lose-lose game if you prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability.

the escalating conflict risks a lose-lose outcome for the entire region.

we need to avoid a lose-lose situation and find a win-win solution.

the legal battle proved to be a lose-lose for both families involved.

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