Synonyms for default

Synonyms for (noun) default

Synonyms: default

Definition: loss due to not showing up

Usage: he lost the game by default

Similar words: loss

Definition: the act of losing someone or something

Usage: everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock


Similar words: absence

Definition: failure to be present


Synonyms: default, default option

Definition: an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

Similar words: option, alternative, choice

Definition: one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

Usage: what option did I have?; there no other alternative; my only choice is to refuse


Synonyms: default, nonpayment, nonremittal

Definition: loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

Similar words: financial loss

Definition: loss of money or decrease in financial value


Synonyms: default, nonpayment, nonremittal

Definition: act of failing to meet a financial obligation

Similar words: failure

Definition: an act that fails

Usage: his failure to pass the test


Synonyms for (verb) default

Synonyms: default, default on

Definition: fail to pay up

Similar words: fail, neglect

Definition: fail to do something; leave something undone

Usage: She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib; The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account


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