emptyhanded

adjective6

1. •
   With nothing in one's hands.
2. •
   Having received or acquired nothing.

   • Returning "emptyhanded" doesn't always mean that you didn't get what you set out for. — 1984
3. •
   Having nothing to offer.
4. •
   Having nothing to offer; unable to give what was promised.

   • ...he promised to get concessions on container handling, and he cannot go to the dockers emptyhanded. — 1972
5. •
   Impoverished; having no money or resources.
6. •
   Unarmed.

   • ...for he has come on an ambassage and he has come emptyhanded (not armed). — 1999