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

Alex McFarlane has spent about seven weeks in the major leagues, long enough to know what to say in defeat. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

City looked anemic in their Community Shield warmup last weekend, going down in defeat 3-0 against Arsenal in a blowout that exposed a few weaknesses in Maresca’s midfield. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Instead of crumbling in defeat, Rivera roared back with defiance. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

This time, Maye tossed an interception downfield, and trotted off toward the sideline in defeat. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in defeat

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