Stuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuck

 

[ stʌk ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

unable to move or change position; fixed in a particular place or way of thinking.

Synonyms

fixed, immobile, trapped

Examples of usage

  • I'm stuck in traffic.
  • She felt stuck in her job and needed a change.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,073 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.