Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who or that which struggles; one who strives or contends with violent effort.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun One who struggles.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun one who struggles

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a person who struggles with difficulties or with great effort

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word struggler.

Examples

  • "In the medium term we think that 'struggler' stocks that have most revenues based within the euro zone are most vulnerable to the combination of austerity and lost competitiveness," said ING in a European strategy note.

    European Shares Rise Ahead of EU Meeting Andrea Tryphonides 2010

  • His friends describe him as a principled statesman, and a "struggler" in the ranks of the Ba'ath Party from the 1950s, when the party was officially banned in Iraq.

    Asia Times Online 2009

  • The Indian entrepreneur, who says his fortune is worth more than $12 billion, promised to transform the perennial struggler by paying off the club's €20 million $28.1 million debts and assembling a roster capable of competing against the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

    Fears Behind the Racing Cheers David Roman 2011

  • A strong winter-ball performance by Liriano raised hope of a potential bonus, that he could again be more like the 12-3, 2.16 ERA phenom of 2006 than last year's 5-13, 5.80 struggler.

    With Nathan's injury, Twins need shot in arm from Liriano 2010

  • Arraf lost a friend and fellow struggler for freedom in Vittorio Arrigoni on Friday, when the Italian activist living in Gaza was executed by Hamas.

    Caroline O'Donovan: "The Most Empowered People on Earth" Caroline O 2011

  • It again featured Charlie Sheen as the young struggler, but this time the "good" father turned out to be his actual father -- fictional and real.

    What are your favorite "Opposing Father Figures" movies and tv shows? trinfaneb 2009

  • (This suggests that this year's late struggler, Syracuse, may not be entirely doomed).

    Mastering the Art of Upsetology Darren Everson 2010

  • (This suggests that this year's late struggler, Syracuse, may not be entirely doomed).

    Mastering the Art of Upsetology Darren Everson 2010

  • A strong home record also suggests Wolverhampton Wanderers should beat fellow struggler Wigan Athletic at Molineux, so consider a Fulham and Wolves double at 13/4 with Totesport.

    Tip of the Day 2010

  • (This suggests that this year's late struggler, Syracuse, may not be entirely doomed).

    Mastering the Art of Upsetology Darren Everson 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.