Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Defaulting.
Defaulting - as a noun
Loss due to not showing up
Example: "He lost the game by default"
Loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonpayment17nonremittalHypernyms (Closely Related)
financial lossHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
default optionDefaulting - as a verb
Example Sentences
"The company fell into defaulting after missing several loan payments."
"His defaulting on the mortgage led to the bank foreclosing on his house."
"The government enacted stricter penalties for tax defaulting."
"The defaulting of the debtor caused a significant loss for the creditor."
"Many businesses face the risk of defaulting during economic downturns."
Word Game Points
Is DEFAULTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defaulting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFAULTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEFAULTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defaulting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFAULTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is DEFAULTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defaulting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFAULTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
