Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empty-handed
adjective
/ˈempti ˈhandəd/
Definition
Without achieving or obtaining anything; having no possessions or resources in hand.
Examples
- After searching for hours, she returned home empty-handed.
- He went to the meeting empty-handed and was unable to contribute.
- Despite his hard work, he felt empty-handed in his quest for success.
Meaning
The state of being without anything to give or show; denoting a failure to acquire or achieve something, typically after making an effort.
Synonyms
- unsuccessful
- unrewarded
- without results
- unaccomplished
