losing streak
/ˈluːzɪŋ ˈstriːk/ · los·ing·streak
noun
- a series of consecutive losses, especially in sports or games The baseball team's losing streak finally ended after 10 games.
- a period of time during which someone or something experiences a series of failures or setbacks She was on a losing streak with her job interviews, but eventually landed her dream job.
Did you know? The term 'losing streak' is often used in popular culture, such as in the movie 'Losing Streak' (2011), and has become a common phrase in everyday language to describe a series of unfortunate events. The phrase has also been used in psychology to describe a phenomenon where individuals experience a decline in performance or motivation after a series of failures.