Corneredness: meaning, definitions and examples

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corneredness

 

[ ˈkɔrnərdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Corneredness refers to the condition of being trapped or confined in a particular situation, often leading to feelings of helplessness or anxiety. It can describe both a physical state of being cornered and a metaphorical sense of being in a difficult or inescapable predicament.

Synonyms

confined, hemmed in, trapped

Examples of usage

  • The corneredness he felt during the debate left him speechless.
  • She experienced a sense of corneredness when her options seemed limited.
  • The animal exhibited signs of corneredness when it felt threatened.

Translations

Translations of the word "corneredness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esquinamento

🇮🇳 कोने में फंसना

🇩🇪 Eingeklemmtsein

🇮🇩 terjepit

🇺🇦 загнаний у кут

🇵🇱 wciśnięcie w róg

🇯🇵 角に追い込まれた状態

🇫🇷 état d'être coincé dans un coin

🇪🇸 estar acorralado

🇹🇷 köşeye sıkışmışlık

🇰🇷 모서리에 갇힘

🇸🇦 الزوايا المحصورة

🇨🇿 zahnout do kouta

🇸🇰 kút

🇨🇳 被逼入角落的状态

🇸🇮 priklenjenost v kot

🇮🇸 horns

🇰🇿 бұрышқа қысылады

🇬🇪 კუთხეში გაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 küncə sıxışdırılmışlıq

🇲🇽 estar acorralado

Etymology

The term 'corneredness' is derived from the verb 'corner', which has its roots in the late Middle Ages, stemming from the Old French word 'corne', meaning 'horn'. This term evolved to describe the act of driving an animal or person into a corner, thus limiting their movement. Over time, the suffix '-edness' was added to articulate the state of being in such a position. The word encapsulates not only the physical act of being cornered but also conveys a deeper sense of vulnerability and lack of choices, which resonates in various contexts, from psychological states to discussions about social and political situations. 'Corneredness' has emerged as an important term in modern discourse, particularly in discussions about stress, competition, and survival instincts.