Whats a word for:
the antagonist won, the protagonist lost.
or
the knight in shining armor failed and the princess is not saved

Explanation:

As a fellow writer, I understand when you can't find a specific word. It is so unnerving.

Here is a small list, that you could try and fit into your story.

Lost, Beaten Down, They Triumphed Over Good.

In the comments, tell me your sentence, and I can help you even more.

the reason some people sacrifice their own life for another person's life could be that they are in love with them and would do anything to keep them safe a protected even if that means risking their life in the process

answer holy cow

explanation: