 empty-handed |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] having acquired or gained nothing | |
| Synonyms: | unrewarded | |
| Examples: | "the returned from the negotiations empty-handed" |
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| 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" |
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| Related terms: | unsuccessful | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] carrying nothing in the hands | |
| Related terms: | empty | |
| Similar spelling: |
empty-headed empty-bellied |
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