no-win (Meaning)

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no-win (s)

certain to end in failure and disappointment

The military was facing a no-win situation: either attack and risk retaliation or retreat and lose territory.
The election was a no-win for both candidates, with no clear path to victory.
The negotiation was a no-win scenario, leaving both parties dissatisfied with the outcome.
The company was caught in a no-win situation, unable to expand without incurring significant losses.
The relationship was a no-win for both partners, resulting in constant conflict and unhappiness.
The prosecutor faced a no-win decision: press charges and risk losing the case or drop the charges and face public criticism.
The team was in a no-win situation during the playoffs, needing to win every game to advance but facing a string of formidable opponents.
The diplomatic mission was a no-win for the ambassador, tasked with reconciling conflicting interests with no clear solution.
The economic crisis put the government in a no-win situation, forced to choose between austerity measures that would cause hardship or deficit spending that would increase debt.
The ethical dilemma was a no-win for the individual, with no clear right or wrong path to take.

certain to end in failure and disappointment

hopeless, unattainable,impossible, lost, pointless, worthless,meaningless, inadequate, valueless, ineffective

productive, profitable, efficient, deadly, successful, virtuous, productive, effective,successful, efficient

The military was facing a no-win situation: either attack and risk retaliation or retreat and lose territory.

The election was a no-win for both candidates, with no clear path to victory.

The negotiation was a no-win scenario, leaving both parties dissatisfied with the outcome.

The company was caught in a no-win situation, unable to expand without incurring significant losses.