Defeated Definition & Meaning
defeated
- adjective
- beaten or overcome; not victorious; "the defeated enemy"
- disappointingly unsuccessful; "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions"; "their foiled attempt to capture Calais"; "many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers"; "his best efforts were thwarted"
- noun
- people who are defeated; "the Romans had no pity for the defeated"
"Defeated" in song lyrics
See how defeated is used in real songs:
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"If I quit, then the purpose is defeated"
The 7A3 f/ Frank Stallone — Take You Back (Home Sweet Home) -
"Stop playing Ap will never be defeated"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Open Mic — Science of the Bumrush -
"Cannot be defeated"
Apathy — The Lesson - Freestyle
Words that rhyme with defeated
Usage tips for "defeated"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does defeated mean?
- beaten or overcome; not victorious; "the defeated enemy" disappointingly unsuccessful; "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions"; "their foiled attempt to capture Calais"; "many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers"; "his best efforts were thwarted" people who are defeated; "the Romans had no pity for the defeated"
- What part of speech is defeated?
- Defeated is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does defeated have?
- Defeated has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).