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empty-handed

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: empty-handed

1
adj
carrying nothing in the hands
2
adj
having acquired or gained nothing
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: empty-handed
1

adj carrying nothing in the hands

Synonyms
empty
holding or containing nothing
2

adj having acquired or gained nothing

“the returned from the negotiations empty-handed
Synonyms:
unrewarded
unsuccessful
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
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