Today's match was a loss.
It's frustrating to admit defeat.
failing to live up to
Suffix attached to nouns indicating that something does not match the quality or expectation implied by that noun. Common in compounds like 名前負け (being outshone by one's own name) or 看板負け (not living up to one's reputation).
See also: 名前負け (なまえまけ)
That restaurant doesn't live up to its reputation.
He is a capable person who lives up to his name.
discount; loss on a sale
Used in commercial contexts for selling at a reduced price or taking a loss. Often appears in phrases like 負けで売る or お負け (freebie, extra).
At this price, we'll take a loss.
Could you give me a little more discount?
He finally admitted defeat.
The new recruit doesn't live up to his reputation.
We decided to sell off the stock at a discount.
I've been losing a lot lately.
I want to make up for the loss in the next match.
hates losing; competitive; sore loser
put to shame; outshone; eclipsed
poor loser; sour grapes; unwillingness to admit defeat
more losses than wins; losing record
losing a battle; lost battle · battle one cannot win; unwinnable battle
being outlasted; giving in from exhaustion; running out of patience
failing to live up to one's name; being outshone by one's name
competitive spirit; aversion to losing
losing due to being overmatched; defeat by a stronger opponent · losing by overexertion; defeat from trying too hard
loser; underdog; failure · unmarried and childless older woman
complete defeat; total loss
being unworthy of one's position; failing to live up to one's rank · being overawed by someone's rank; being intimidated by status
suffering misfortune due to an unlucky year
summer fatigue; suffering from summer heat
major loss; crushing defeat · big discount; deep discount
urushiol-induced rash; poison ivy rash; lacquer tree rash
loss of a low-ranked wrestler in the extra eighth bout
loss mark; mark indicating a defeat
losers (of society); those on the losing side