Definitions for empty-handed

empty-handed emp·ty-hand·ed

Spelling: [emp-tee-han-did]
IPA: /ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd/

Empty-Handed is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 558 anagrams from letters in empty-handed (-addeehmnpty).

Definitions for empty-handed

adjective

  1. having nothing in the hands, as in doing no work:
  2. having gained nothing:
  3. bringing no gift, donation, etc.:

Origin of empty-handed

First recorded in 1605-15

Examples for empty-handed

The mission was unsuccessful as he returned home “empty-handed.”

To our mutual chagrin we met at the appointed rendezvous all of us empty-handed.

For the White House, returning twice from Copenhagen empty-handed would represent more than an embarrassment.

He was compelled to return to England as empty-handed as when he went out.

“But I cannot have you return to England empty-handed,” he resumed.

He went, however, only to return a few hours later, empty-handed.

The farm was poor and was mortgaged, and empty-handed I turned away.

My service to the Prince, but I wish he had not come here so empty-handed.

But game was scarce and Jack was returning to Gardiner empty-handed and disgusted.

Why, man, do you suppose they would welcome us if we went to them empty-handed?

Word Value for empty-handed
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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