'nonstarter' definitions:

Definition of 'nonstarter'

From: WordNet
noun
A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently [syn: failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person] [ant: achiever, succeeder, success, winner]
noun
A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered

Definition of 'nonstarter'

From: GCIDE
  • nonstarter \nonstarter\ n.
  • 1. a person with a record of failing.
  • Syn: loser, failure, unsuccessful person. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. A proposal that will not receive serious consideration by those with authority to decide. [PJC] nonstick