Word
defeated
Phoneticsde·feat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈfitəd/
UK/dɪfˈiːtɪd/
Definitions
01beaten in a contest
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having lost a game, a war, or a competition.
adj. having been overcome in a contest, battle, or competition.
“The defeated team walked off the field with their heads down.”
“The defeated candidate delivered a gracious concession speech, urging her supporters to respect the democratic process and the final tally.”
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02feeling hopeless
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. feeling like you have failed and cannot succeed.
adj. feeling or showing a sense of hopelessness or resignation after failure.
“He had a defeated look on his face after his third job interview failed.”
“After months of fruitless negotiations, the lead diplomat returned with a defeated expression that suggested no further progress was possible.”
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03past action of winning against
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past tense of 'defeat', meaning someone won against another person.
v. the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'defeat'.
“The local army defeated the invaders after a long battle.”
“The underdog team unexpectedly defeated the reigning champions in the final minutes of the match, causing a massive upset in the league standings.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “defeated” in context.
Etymology
From defeat + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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