empty-handed
1. [ adjective ] having acquired or gained nothing
Synonyms: unrewarded
Examples:

"the returned from the negotiations empty-handed"

Related terms: unsuccessful
2. [ adjective ] carrying nothing in the hands
Related terms: empty
3. [ adjective ] having acquired or gained nothing
Synonyms: unrewarded
Examples:

"the returned from the negotiations empty-handed"

Related terms: unsuccessful
4. [ adjective ] carrying nothing in the hands
Related terms: empty
Similar spelling:   empty-headed
  empty-bellied