empty-handed

Adjective
  1. Having acquired or gained nothing (synset 302342553)
    "the returned from the negotiations empty-handed"
    similar to: unsuccessful - not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
    same as: unrewarded
  2. Carrying nothing in the hands (synset 301090989)
    similar to: empty - holding or containing nothing

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