Stuck

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌk/

Stuck (adjective)

  1. unable to move or be moved from a place or position
  2. unable to find an answer or solution to a problem
  3. feeling unable to change a situation or escape from it

Examples

  • The car is stuck in the mud.
  • The drawer is stuck and won't open.

Common collocations: get stuck, stuck in traffic, stuck on a problem, feel stuck, stuck in a rut

Synonyms of Stuck

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stuck

  • describing movement or lack of restraint
  • describing something not fixed or tight