Defeat

Failure to achieve a desired outcome.

overcome loss setback

Defeat is a consequence of being overcome or subdued in battle, contest, or struggle. It signifies failure to achieve a desired outcome.

/dɪˈfiːt/

From Old French desfaire, from des- 'undoing' + faire 'to do'.

failure loss setback overcome

victory triumph success

outcome result failure

loss setback rout

abstract concept negative outcome