Shipwrecked: meaning, definitions and examples

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shipwrecked

[ ˈʃɪpˌrɛkt ]

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lost at sea

Shipwrecked refers to a person who has been stranded or marooned as a result of a shipwreck. It implies being cast away on an island or left adrift in the ocean after a disaster at sea.

Synonyms

castaway, marooned, stranded

Examples of usage

He was shipwrecked on a remote island for months.
After the storm, they found themselves shipwrecked with no means of communication.
The survivors were shipwrecked and had to rely on their survival skills.
She felt helpless and alone, like a shipwrecked soul in a vast ocean.
They shared stories of being shipwrecked and the challenges they faced.

Translations

Translations of the word "shipwrecked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naufragado

🇮🇳 जहाज़ की तबाही

🇩🇪 schiffbrüchig

🇮🇩 terdampar

🇺🇦 корабельна аварія

🇵🇱 rozbity statek

🇯🇵 難破した (nanpa shita)

🇫🇷 naufragé

🇪🇸 náufrago

🇹🇷 gemi enkazı

🇰🇷 난파된 (nanpadoen)

🇸🇦 غارق السفينة

🇨🇿 ztroskotaný

🇸🇰 stroskotal

🇨🇳 遇难 (yùnàn)

🇸🇮 brodolom

🇮🇸 skipbrotsmaður

🇰🇿 кеме апатқа ұшыраған

🇬🇪 გემის ჩაძირვა

🇦🇿 gəmi qəzası

🇲🇽 náufrago

Word origin

The term 'shipwrecked' originated from the combination of 'ship' and 'wrecked,' indicating the state of a ship being destroyed or stranded. Shipwrecks have been a common occurrence throughout maritime history, often resulting in tales of survival and adventure. The concept of being shipwrecked has been romanticized in literature and media, portraying the struggles and resilience of those faced with such a perilous situation.