1. The conclusion or end of a competition, race, or contest where one competitor or team loses or is overcome by another
Despite his strong start, the runner faced a defeated finish in the marathon.
Apesar de seu início forte, o corredor enfrentou um final derrotado na maratona.
2. A state of exhaustion or hopelessness at the end of an endeavor
The boxer crossed the finish line with a defeated finish, unable to continue.
O boxeador cruzou a linha de chegada com um final derrotado, incapaz de continuar.