Nonstarter

Word NONSTARTER
Character 10
Hyphenation nonstarter
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Definitions and meanings of "Nonstarter"

What do we mean by nonstarter?

One that does not start. noun

An idea, proposal, or person with no chance of being accepted or successful. noun

A person with a record of failing. noun

A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered. noun

A proposal that will not receive serious consideration by those with authority to decide. noun

A project that has no chance of success noun

A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered noun

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

A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered noun

A project that has no chance of success

A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered

A loser; a person who is bound to fail.

A plan or process that is so hopeless, no one wants to make the effort to start it. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nonstarter

The word "nonstarter" in example sentences

Democrats initially sought $1 trillion in new taxes as part of a broader $3-trillion deal, a level of revenue Republicans call a nonstarter. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Take away funding that would permanently house homeless people, bolster a neighborhood economy, and bring in new jobs is more than a "nonstarter", it is simply foolish. ❋ Joel John Roberts (2011)

So when Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa calls the Governor's desire to eliminate redevelopment agencies a "nonstarter," I agree with the Mayor whole heartedly. ❋ Joel John Roberts (2011)

He said Friday that having an independent agency is a "nonstarter" for him, but suggested there are other ways to address the concerns raised by the White House and congressional Democrats. ❋ Michael R. Crittenden (2010)

Cathie Adams, director of the Texas Eagle Forum, a conservative group based in Dallas, told the Chronicle that Rudy is a "nonstarter" in Texas largely because of his support of gun control, gay rights and abortion rights. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Such legislation doesn't have the necessary votes to get through Congress, he says, and there might be a chance to broach a compromise solution if both parties put such "nonstarter" issues aside. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Alter calls Dean's plan a "nonstarter," but guess in which state I wish my mother lived right now? ❋ Unknown (2007)

Brown's proposal a "nonstarter," his redevelopment commissioners took preliminary steps Friday to hand control of $930 million for specific redevelopment projects to the city - presumably moving the money out of the state's reach. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He called it a "nonstarter" and said the health care summit Obama has scheduled later this week likely won't be productive. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Weisberg's idea is a "nonstarter" because psychiatrists are not allowed to write lethal prescriptions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

House GOP leader calls Obama bill a 'nonstarter' photo: Creative Commons/Christian Hartmann ❋ Unknown (2010)

House GOP leader calls Obama bill a 'nonstarter' photo: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais ❋ Unknown (2010)

House GOP leader calls Obama bill a 'nonstarter' amezionwestcentralcentennialcelebration2010. avi ❋ Unknown (2010)

"[President Obama]’s plan to reduce the size of the [deduction] has been a nonstarter in Congress." -- from [The Big Money] ❋ Jevanyn (2010)

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