empty-handed

• Descreve a situação de alguém que não conseguiu obter ou receber nada, especialmente após uma tentativa ou esforço.

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.

   De mãos vazias

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblankfruitlessunrewardedunsuccessful

   Antônimosprofitablesuccessfulvictorious

2. Carrying nothingA2formal

   Not holding or carrying anything in one's hands.

   De mãos vazias

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarehandedunburdened

   Antônimosburdenedloaded