defeated
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having lost a game, a war, or a competition.
adj.having been overcome in a contest, battle, or competition.
Simple“The defeated team walked off the field with their heads down.”
In context“The defeated candidate delivered a gracious concession speech, urging her supporters to respect the democratic process and the final tally.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling like you have failed and cannot succeed.
adj.feeling or showing a sense of hopelessness or resignation after failure.
Simple“He had a defeated look on his face after his third job interview failed.”
In context“After months of fruitless negotiations, the lead diplomat returned with a defeated expression that suggested no further progress was possible.”
Antonyms - 03 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'.
Simple“The local army defeated the invaders after a long battle.”
In context“The underdog team unexpectedly defeated the reigning champions in the final minutes of the match, causing a massive upset in the league standings.”
Usage defeated pretty
From defeat + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.