defeated
UK: dɪˈfiːtɪd | US: dɪˈfiːtɪd
adj. overcome or beaten in a battle, competition, or struggle
vt. past tense and past participle of "defeat" (to win a victory over someone)
The word "defeat" originates from the Old French "desfait" (past participle of "desfaire," meaning "to undo or destroy"), derived from Latin "disfacere" ("dis-" = apart + "facere" = to do/make). Over time, "defeat" evolved to specifically mean "to overcome in battle or contest." The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or participle form, indicating a completed action. The morphemes logically combine to convey the state of having been overcome.
The defeated army retreated across the river.
She felt defeated after failing the exam twice.
The champion defeated all challengers in the tournament.
His defeated expression revealed his disappointment.
Despite being defeated, the team showed great sportsmanship.