defeated
Americanadjective
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relating to or being the loser in a contest, election, battle, etc.; overcome or vanquished.
For several days in succession, fragments of the defeated army straggled through the town.
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frustrated, foiled, or thwarted, as plans, dreams, etc..
He could not shake off a feeling of acute disappointment, of defeated hopes.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of defeated
First recorded in 1575–85; defeat ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; defeat ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Defeated and deflated: Emma Hayes and Chelsea’s quadruple attempt unravels in 32 days.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
Defeated Imelda Padilla for the seat in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Defeated, I snatched a packet of ramen and leaped back onto the floor, landing like Spider-Man.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2023
Defeated aristocratic families were forced to uproot themselves and move to the new capital near Xi’an.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Defeated, Mrs. Weidenbach took the hint and retreated.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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