empty-handed

• يُستعمل لوصف شخص لم يحصل على شيء أو لم يُحقّق أي مكسب أو نتيجة، خاصة بعد محاولة أو جهد. ويُطلق أيضاً على من جاء أو عاد دون أن يحمل شيئاً معه.

Describes a situation where someone has not gained or obtained anything, especially after an attempt or effort.

1. Having gained nothingB2formal

   Having acquired or gained nothing from an attempt or effort.

   بأيدٍ فارغة

   • After hours of negotiation, they left the meeting empty-handed.
   • He went to the job fair but came back empty-handed.
   • The treasure hunters searched all day but returned empty-handed.

   المرادفاتblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   الأضدادprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   بأيدي فارغة

   • She walked into the room empty-handed.
   • He arrived at the party empty-handed, forgetting to bring a gift.
   • The child came back from the garden empty-handed.

   المرادفاتbarehandedunburdened

   الأضدادburdenedloaded