Definition
Defeated /dɪˈfiːtɪd/ — an adjective, usually used before a noun, meaning having been beaten in a battle, contest, or competition.
Example usages
- A defeated army withdrew from the field.
- She gave him a defeated look, realizing there was no hope left.
- The defeated candidate accepted the results gracefully.
Related forms
- Defeat (noun/verb): to win a victory over someone or something.
"The team remained calm despite being defeated in the final match."
Notes
The word often conveys not just physical loss, but emotional or moral exhaustion — a sense of resignation after effort or struggle.
Author summary: The adjective “defeated” describes someone or something that has lost in conflict or competition, often carrying emotional connotations of surrender or weariness.
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