SINCE 1828
empty-handed
adjective
emp·ty-hand·ed
| \ ˌem(p)-tē-ˈhan-dəd
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Definition of empty-handed
1
: having or bringing nothing
2
: having acquired or gained nothing
came back empty-handed
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empty-handed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of empty-handed
: without having, carrying, or bringing anything
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empty-handed
adjective
emp·ty-hand·ed
| \ ˌemp-tē-ˈhan-dəd\
Kids Definition of empty-handed
1
: not carrying or bringing anything
I can't show up at the party empty-handed.
2
: having gotten or gained nothing
He left the contest empty-handed.
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