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.
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He looked defeated after losing the game.
Example
The team was defeated in the championship match.
defeated Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with defeated
admit defeat
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.
snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
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.
suffer defeat
to be beaten in a contest or struggle
Example
The team suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of the tournament.
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.
