non-starter

noun

Meaning

Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

nothing(English)nonstarter(English)non partant(English)non-runner(English)no-goer(English)nogoer(English)nonperformer(English)nonfinalist(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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