Empty-handed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Empty-handed is an adjective meaning Alternative form of emptyhanded.
Meaning
Alternative form of emptyhanded.
Example Sentences
United looked on course to end the season empty-handed as well as missing out on Champions League football when substitute Jason Puncheon's powerful far-post finish put Palace ahead with 12 minutes left.
Synonyms for empty-handed
Depending on context, synonyms include empty, unsuccessful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include empty, unsuccessful, bare-handed, free-handed, onehanded, brokenhanded.
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