Stuckness: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuckness

 

[ ˈstʌknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of being unable to move forward

Stuckness refers to the state of feeling trapped or unable to make progress. It is often characterized by a sense of inertia and frustration, where one feels immobilized or stagnant in their current situation.

Synonyms

immobility, impasse, stagnation

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't shake off the stuckness I felt in my career.
  • Her stuckness in a toxic relationship was taking a toll on her mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "stuckness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imobilidade

🇮🇳 अटकाव

🇩🇪 Feststecken

🇮🇩 kemacetan

🇺🇦 застій

🇵🇱 utknięcie

🇯🇵 停滞 (ていたい)

🇫🇷 immobilité

🇪🇸 inmovilidad

🇹🇷 sıkışma

🇰🇷 정체 (정체)

🇸🇦 تعطل

🇨🇿 uvíznutí

🇸🇰 uviaznutie

🇨🇳 卡住 (kǎ zhù)

🇸🇮 zataknjenost

🇮🇸 festing

🇰🇿 қатып қалу

🇬🇪 გაჩერება

🇦🇿 tıxanma

🇲🇽 inmovilidad

Etymology

The term 'stuckness' originated from the combination of 'stuck' and the suffix '-ness', which is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. The concept of feeling stuck or immobilized has been a common experience for individuals facing obstacles or challenges. The word has gained popularity in psychology and self-help literature to describe the feeling of being unable to move forward or make progress.

See also: stuck.