in defeat

phrase

: having lost

Even in defeat, he was a hero to those who loved the sport.

Examples of in defeat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Mihir considers leaving the village in defeat, Partha convinces him to stay and lead the community’s fight for a sustainable dam to protect their homes. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026

Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde — a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa — will stand as one of the most remarkable stories of this, or any, World Cup. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Shakir Mukhamadullin scored San Jose’s only goal, and Yaroslav Askarov stopped 27 shots in defeat. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026

Jacob Markstrom made 13 saves in defeat for the Devils, who will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons and parted ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday. — CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for in defeat

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete