defeated

[dɪˈfiːtɪd]

defeated Definition

  • 1having been beaten in a battle or other contest
  • 2feeling sad and lacking in energy because of failure

Using defeated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defeated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The defeated army retreated from the battlefield.

  • Example

    He looked defeated after losing the game.

  • Example

    The team was defeated in the championship match.

defeated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for defeated

Phrases with defeated

  • to accept that you have lost a contest or struggle

    Example

    After trying for hours to fix the computer, he finally admitted defeat and called a technician.

  • to lose a contest or struggle even though you were very close to winning

    Example

    They were leading by 10 points with only two minutes left in the game, but they managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

  • to be beaten in a contest or struggle

    Example

    The team suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of the tournament.

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Summary: defeated in Brief

The term 'defeated' [dɪˈfiːtɪd] refers to having lost a battle or contest, or feeling sad and lacking energy due to failure. It can be used to describe an army, team, or individual who has been beaten, as in 'The team was defeated in the championship match.' The phrase 'admit defeat' means to accept that you have lost, while 'snatch defeat from the jaws of victory' describes losing even though you were very close to winning.

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