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VocabJLPT N1

being defeated

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. being defeated
2. being eliminated (from competition)

This noun/verb describes being defeated and forced to withdraw or drop out, such as losing in a competition or tournament. It carries the nuance of not just losing but being eliminated or knocked out entirely.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Where did you get knocked out this year's district qualifiers?

Sentence 2

I was shocked to hear you lost in overtime!

Sentence 3

HR only told me I was "rejected due to lack of experience."

Sentence 4

You really thought that strategy would work, and you still got eliminated?

Sentence 5

And his excuse was "I was eliminated because of bad luck."