: not likely to give victory, success, or satisfaction : that cannot be won
a no-win situation
a no-win war
Examples of no-win in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Draisaitl negotiations are a no-win for Bowman.
—
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
These stories can also be used to set up an intense challenge or even a no-win situation.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Refuse to let anyone antagonize or bait you into an argument or no-win situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
How did the incumbents set themselves up for what feels like a no-win situation?
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for no-win 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
These stories can also be used to set up an intense challenge or even a no-win situation.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Refuse to let anyone antagonize or bait you into an argument or no-win situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
How did the incumbents set themselves up for what feels like a no-win situation?
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for no-win
Dictionary Entries Near no-win
Cite this Entry
“No-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-win. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share