empty-handed

• Describe la situación de alguien que no ha conseguido o recibido nada, especialmente después de un esfuerzo o intento.

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.

   con las manos vacías

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   Antónimosprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   con las manos vacías

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarehandedunburdened

   Antónimosburdenedloaded