empty-handed

• Описывает ситуацию, когда кто-то ничего не приобрёл или не получил, особенно после попытки или усилия.

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.

   С пустыми руками

   • 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.

   Synonymsblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   Antonymsprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   С пустыми руками

   • 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.

   Synonymsbarehandedunburdened

   Antonymsburdenedloaded