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Stricken: meaning, definitions and examples

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stricken

 

[ ˈstrɪkən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

affected badly

Stricken refers to being affected by something negative or severe. It often denotes a state of distress, suffering, or shock. When someone is stricken with illness or grief, it means they are deeply impacted and can’t function normally. The term emphasizes the severity of the condition or experience, capturing both the emotional and physical toll it takes on a person.

Synonyms

afflicted, hit, suffering, touched, troubled

Examples of usage

  • The stricken town struggled to recover after the flood.
  • He appeared stricken with grief after the loss of his friend.
  • The stricken patients required immediate medical attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "stricken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atingido

🇮🇳 प्रभावित

🇩🇪 geschlagen

🇮🇩 terkena

🇺🇦 вражений

🇵🇱 dotknięty

🇯🇵 打たれた

🇫🇷 frappé

🇪🇸 afectado

🇹🇷 etkilenmiş

🇰🇷 타격을 입은

🇸🇦 مصاب

🇨🇿 postižený

🇸🇰 zasiahnutý

🇨🇳 受影响的

🇸🇮 zadet

🇮🇸 sleginn

🇰🇿 зарарланған

🇬🇪 დარტყმული

🇦🇿 təsirə məruz qalmış

🇲🇽 afectado

Etymology

The term 'stricken' originates from the Old English word 'strican,' which means 'to strike' or 'to touch.' Over time, it has evolved in its usage to signify not just a physical strike but also the emotional and mental states following such an impact. The word is often used in literature and speech to underscore the profound effects of adverse events on individuals or communities. It entered the English language more prominently in the past centuries, retaining its connotation of being deeply affected or touched by something significant, often negative.

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