むざむざ

adverb

helplessly; without resistance; easily

Describes losing or giving up something valuable without putting up a fight, often with a sense of regret or frustration. Commonly used with verbs like 負ける, 失う, やられる, 逃す.

• せっかくのチャンスをむざむざ逃のがしてしまった。

  I let a golden opportunity slip away helplessly.

• 相あい手てにむざむざと負まけるわけにはいかない。

  I can't just lose to my opponent without a fight.