large losses
/lɑrdʒ ˈlɒsɪz/ · large·loss·es
noun
- Substantial financial or material deficits, often resulting from a business or investment failure The company suffered large losses in the first quarter due to poor management and market fluctuations.
- Significant decreases in value, quantity, or extent, such as population decline or environmental degradation The city experienced large losses in its population over the past decade due to urban flight and lack of job opportunities.
Synonyms
heavy lossessubstantial deficitssignificant declinesmajor setbacksconsiderable damageextensive depletionenormous depletion
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'large losses' is often used in financial and business contexts, but it can also be applied to environmental and social issues, such as the large losses of biodiversity or the large losses of human life due to natural disasters or conflicts.