Stuck: meaning, definitions and examples
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stuck
[ stʌk ]
feeling
unable to move or change position; fixed in a particular place or way of thinking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm stuck in traffic.
- She felt stuck in her job and needed a change.
situation
be or remain in a specified place or situation, typically a difficult or unwelcome one.
Synonyms
grounded, immobilized, trapped
Examples of usage
- I'm stuck at work late tonight.
- She was stuck in a difficult decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "stuck" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preso
🇮🇳 फंसा हुआ
🇩🇪 festgefahren
🇮🇩 terjebak
🇺🇦 застряглий
🇵🇱 utknięty
🇯🇵 動けない
🇫🇷 coincé
🇪🇸 atrapado
🇹🇷 sıkışmış
🇰🇷 갇힌
🇸🇦 عالق
🇨🇿 uvíznutý
🇸🇰 zaseknutý
🇨🇳 卡住的
🇸🇮 zataknjen
🇮🇸 fastur
🇰🇿 тұрып қалған
🇬🇪 დაჭერილი
🇦🇿 sıxılmış
🇲🇽 atrapado
Word origin
The origin of the word 'stuck' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'stikken', meaning 'to pierce, stab'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent being fixed or unable to move. The word has been used in various contexts to describe physical, emotional, and mental situations where progress or movement is hindered.
See also: stuckness.