Cornered: meaning, definitions and examples
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cornered
[ ˈkɔrnərd ]
psychological state
The term 'cornered' describes a state in which someone feels trapped or without options. It often refers to a person who is in a difficult situation where they cannot escape or avoid facing a problem. This can be both a physical and emotional state, causing feelings of panic or anxiety. Being cornered might lead to desperate actions as individuals seek a way out of their predicament.
Synonyms
hemmed in, isolated, stuck, trapped
Examples of usage
- She felt cornered during the intense interrogation.
- The company found itself cornered by the new regulations.
- He was cornered by his own lies.
- The rabbit was cornered by the approaching predator.
Translations
Translations of the word "cornered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encurralado
🇮🇳 कोने में धकेलना
🇩🇪 in die Enge treiben
🇮🇩 terjepit
🇺🇦 загнаний в кут
🇵🇱 zagoniony w róg
🇯🇵 追い詰められた
🇫🇷 coincé
🇪🇸 acornerado
🇹🇷 köşeye sıkışmış
🇰🇷 모서리에 몰린
🇸🇦 محاصر
🇨🇿 zahnaný do rohu
🇸🇰 zahnaný do rohu
🇨🇳 被逼入绝境
🇸🇮 ujet v kot
🇮🇸 horn í
🇰🇿 бұрышқа тығылу
🇬🇪 კუთხეში მოქცეული
🇦🇿 küncə sıxışdırılmış
🇲🇽 acornerado
Word origin
The word 'cornered' originated from the noun 'corner', which comes from the Old French 'corniere', a derivative of 'corne', meaning 'horn'. In medieval times, a corner referred to the angle or intersection where two lines meet, much like the tips of a horn. The verb form 'to corner', meaning to trap or confine someone, emerged in English during the early 19th century, reflecting the metaphorical sense of confining someone to a limited area. Over time, 'cornered' evolved to describe not just physical entrapment but also psychological states, conveying feelings of helplessness or lack of options. The imagery of being pushed into a corner, both literally and figuratively, has made this term resonate in various contexts, from animal behavior to personal dilemmas.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,768, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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