defeated
Translation
beaten, vanquished, disheartened
Examples
The defeated army retreated from the city.
The defeated army retreated from the city.
He felt defeated after failing the exam again.
He felt defeated after failing the exam again.
Grammar Patterns
((a defeated + noun)) beaten in a contest The defeated team left the field.
((to feel/be defeated)) to feel disheartened or overcome He felt defeated by the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beaten, conquered; Antonyms: victorious, triumphant
Etymology
From Old French 'desfaire' (to undo), from 'de-' (undo) and 'faire' (to do). The original sense was to 'undo' an achievement.
Memory Tips
Imagine an opponent's feet being swept from under them, causing their defeat. Think 'de-feet'.