defeated
Americanadjective
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relating to or being the loser in a contest, election, battle, etc.; overcome or vanquished.
For several days in succession, fragments of the defeated army straggled through the town.
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frustrated, foiled, or thwarted, as plans, dreams, etc..
He could not shake off a feeling of acute disappointment, of defeated hopes.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of defeated
First recorded in 1575–85; defeat ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; defeat ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In the Houston-centered 18th District, 38-year-old, one-term Congressman Christian Menefee defeated 78-year-old Al Green, who had served in the House since 2005.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
It was defeated by 19 votes to one - no other club supported them.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He defeated the Romans at Antioch and when they begged for peace, he gave it to them.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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