defeated

Definitions

Having been overcome or beaten in a battle, contest, or struggle.

Frustrated or thwarted in one's hopes or plans.

Rejected or voted down, as in a legislative motion or proposal.

Examples

The underdog team defeated the reigning champions in a stunning upset.

After hours of intense debate, the proposal was finally defeated by a narrow margin.

Synonyms

beaten conquered vanquished overcome subdued thwarted outmatched

Antonyms

victorious triumphant winning successful unconquered undefeated prevailing