Defeated: meaning, definitions and examples

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defeated

[ dɪˈfiːtɪd ]

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feeling

feeling sad and disappointed because you have failed and are not successful

Synonyms

beaten, crushed, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

I felt defeated after losing the match.
She looked defeated as she handed in her resignation letter.

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battle

won over in a battle, game, or competition

Synonyms

conquer, overpower, vanquish

Examples of usage

The champion defeated his opponent in just a few minutes.
We must work together to defeat our common enemy.

Translations

Translations of the word "defeated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derrotado

🇮🇳 पराजित

🇩🇪 besiegt

🇮🇩 dikalahkan

🇺🇦 переможений

🇵🇱 pokonany

🇯🇵 敗れた (yabureta)

🇫🇷 vaincu

🇪🇸 derrotado

🇹🇷 mağlup

🇰🇷 패배한 (paebaehan)

🇸🇦 مهزوم

🇨🇿 poražený

🇸🇰 porazený

🇨🇳 失败的 (shībài de)

🇸🇮 poražen

🇮🇸 sigraður

🇰🇿 жеңілген

🇬🇪 დამარცხებული (damarcxebuli)

🇦🇿 məğlub

🇲🇽 derrotado

Word origin

The word 'defeated' originates from the Latin word 'defectus' meaning 'failure' or 'disappointment'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the feeling of being overcome or beaten. The concept of defeat has been a common theme in literature, philosophy, and everyday life, reflecting the human experience of struggle and resilience.