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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On Wednesday, Fury, who defeated journeyman Mariusz Wach last month to keep the potential blockbuster clash with Joshua on track, said negotiations over the fight were becoming "quite tiring".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
As days, weeks and months passed, he repeatedly said that an agreement to end the conflict was close at hand and that Iran was already defeated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Norman, the suburban Charlotte congressman whom Graham defeated, ran as a hard-right grassroots conservative.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
The group went on to spearhead the battle against IS, which was defeated territorially in Syria four years later.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“The defeated ones hunt us, yes. They will be close behind now.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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