pyrrhic
Pronunciation: [ˈpɪrɪk]
Word
Context: "victory"
(adjective) a victory that comes at such a great cost to the victor that it is almost like losing. It's when you win something, but you suffer so much that it might not feel worth it.
Example
The team celebrated their pyrrhic victory, but everyone was too hurt to feel happy.
Example
The last battle was won easily, without any pyrrhic losses for our side.
Example
Can you think of a time when a pyrrhic victory happened in history?
Context: "victory"
(noun) a type of victory that has severe consequences for the winner. This means that although someone has won, the costs are too high to really be a true win.
Example
Many historians describe that war as a pyrrhic due to the heavy casualties sustained.
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The tournament ended without any pyrrhic victories; every team left in good condition.
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What is the most famous pyrrhic in sports you know about?
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