Pronunciation: /dɪˈfit̬ɪd/

Definitions of defeated

verb to have been beaten in a battle, game, or other competition

Example Sentences

A1 The team defeated their opponents in the final match.

A2 She felt defeated after failing her driving test.

B1 The army was defeated in battle by the enemy forces.

B2 Despite their best efforts, the team was defeated in the championship game.

C1 The political party was defeated in the election, leading to a change in leadership.

C2 The chess grandmaster was finally defeated after a long winning streak.

adjective having been beaten in a battle, game, or other competition

Example Sentences

A1 The defeated team looked sad after the game.

A2 She felt defeated after failing her driving test.

B1 The defeated candidate graciously congratulated the winner.

B2 Despite feeling defeated, she vowed to try again.

C1 The defeated army retreated to regroup and strategize.

C2 The defeated champion accepted defeat with grace and humility.

Examples of defeated in a Sentence

formal The candidate was defeated in the election by a narrow margin.

informal Our team got defeated in the final match, but we played well.

slang Man, we got totally defeated in that game last night.

figurative Despite the setbacks, she refused to be defeated by the challenges she faced.

Grammatical Forms of defeated

past tense

defeated

plural

defeated

comparative

more defeated

superlative

most defeated

present tense

defeat

future tense

will defeat

perfect tense

have defeated

continuous tense

is defeating

singular

defeated

positive degree

defeated

infinitive

defeat

gerund

defeating

participle

defeated

Origin and Evolution of defeated

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'defeated' originated from the Latin word 'defectus', which means 'to be undone or conquered'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'defeated' has retained its original meaning of being overcome or conquered, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate loss or failure in various contexts.