HyperDic: empty-handed

English > 2 senses of the word empty-handed:
ADJECTIVEallempty-handed, unrewardedhaving acquired or gained nothing
allempty-handedcarrying nothing in the hands
English > empty-handed: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving acquired or gained nothing.
Example"the returned from the negotiations empty-handed"
Synonymunrewarded
Broaderunsuccessfulnot successful
English > empty-handed: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcarrying nothing in the hands.
Broaderemptyholding or containing nothing

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