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Antonyms for non-starter


Grammar : Noun
Spell : non-stahr-ter
Phonetic Transcription : nɒnˈstɑr tər



Definition of non-starter

  • As in also-ran : noun unsuccessful challenger
  • As in false alarm : noun needless alarm or worry
  • As in flop : noun miserable failure
Example sentences :
  • Nevertheless, I reminded myself that this non-starter and I had been at school together.
  • Extract from : « Right Ho, Jeeves » by P. G. Wodehouse
  • The —— Company have several second-hand cars for sale, starter and non-starter models; petrol consumption low.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, April 25, 1917 » by Various
  • Aaron laughed as he replied, 'As you please; but there's not much fear about Neptune being a non-starter.'
  • Extract from : « Settling Day » by Nat Gould
  • To proceed, our backer finds to his relief that Giddy Gertie is a non-starter and retires to the refreshment bar for a bracer.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 1, 1920 » by Various

Synonyms for non-starter

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