to overcome in a contest

to thwart or frustrate

विफल करना या निराश करना

English Usage: His efforts were defeated by unforeseen circumstances.

Hindi Usage: उनके प्रयासों को अप्रत्याशित परिस्थितियों द्वारा विफल कर दिया गया।

an instance of defeating or being defeated

हार का एक उदाहरण

English Usage: The team's defeat was unexpected.

Hindi Usage: टीम की हार अप्रत्याशित थी।