empty-handed

• Beschreibt die Situation, in der jemand nichts erlangt oder erhalten hat, besonders nach einem Versuch oder einer Anstrengung; auch mit leeren Händen dastehend.

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.

   Mit leeren Händen

   • 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.

   Synonymeblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   Antonymeprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   Mit leeren Händen

   • 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.

   Synonymebarehandedunburdened

   Antonymeburdenedloaded