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dud vs loser

loser vs dud

dud and loser both are nouns.

dud is an adjective but loser is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dud Yes Yes No No
loser Yes No No No
As nouns, loser is a hypernym of dud; that is, loser is a word with a broader meaning than dud:
  • dud: someone who is unsuccessful
  • loser: a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Other hypernyms of dud include failure, nonstarter, unsuccessful person.
dud (noun) loser (noun)
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual a gambler who loses a bet
an explosion that fails to occur a contestant who loses the contest
someone who is unsuccessful a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
dud (adjective) loser (adjective)
failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
Difference between dud and loser

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