Defeated is a word that conveys a sense of loss and disappointment. Alternatives for defeated are despondent, vanquished, crestfallen, disheartened, beaten, broken, and discouraged. All of these words connote failure and lack of success in a particular situation. Despondent suggests deep despair and hopelessness, while vanquished indicates a decisive defeat in a battle or contest. Crestfallen means disappointment or dejection. Disheartened is a feeling of hopelessness and discouragement. The term beaten suggests a crushing blow or overwhelming defeat, and broken implies defeat that causes a loss of spirit or will to continue. Discouraged suggests a lack of confidence or enthusiasm.