Answer: lostcause

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LOSTCAUSE

Hopeless situation

LOSTCAUSE

Inevitable defeat

LOSTCAUSE

Struggle that has no chance for success.

LOSTCAUSE
Futile quest
LOSTCAUSE
It's hopeless
LOSTCAUSEIt's not worth pursuing
LOSTCAUSEThe Civil War, for the Confederacy
LOSTCAUSEGoner
LOSTCAUSEHe doesn't stand a chance
LOSTCAUSEHopeless endeavor