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- Dictionarydefeated/dɪˈfiːtɪd/
adjective
- 1. having been beaten in a battle or other contest: "the defeated army"
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DEFEATED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of defeat 2. to win against someone in a fight, war, or…. Learn more.
the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail: crushing defeat In the last election, they suffered a crushing defeat. humiliating defeat The coach has made several changes to the team following last week's humiliating defeat.
Our candidate defeated him in the last election. She finally found a solution to a problem that had defeated many other researchers. The bill was defeated in the state senate. Scientists from around the world are working to defeat the disease. Noun We weren't prepared for defeat.
the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail: crushing defeat In the last election, they suffered a crushing defeat. humiliating defeat The coach has made several changes to the team following last week's humiliating defeat.
Defeated definition: relating to or being the loser in a contest, election, battle, etc.; overcome or vanquished. See examples of DEFEATED used in a sentence.
the act of overcoming in a contest: an overwhelming defeat of all opposition. an instance of defeat; setback: He considered his defeat a personal affront. an overthrow or overturning; vanquishment: the defeat of a government. Synonyms: downfall. a bringing to naught; frustration: the defeat of all his hopes and dreams.
Synonyms for DEFEATED: dejected, dispirited, disconsolate, depressed, downcast, crestfallen, overcame, mastered; Antonyms of DEFEATED: triumphant, proud, jubilant, exultant, rejoicing, prideful, elated, ecstatic.
