Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marooned
verb
/məˈruːnd/
Definition
To be left in a place from which there is no escape.
Examples
- The shipwrecked crew was marooned on a deserted island for weeks.
- During the storm, the hikers found themselves marooned in the mountains.
Meaning
When someone is marooned, they are stranded and unable to leave a location, often due to circumstances beyond their control.
Synonyms
- Stranded
- Isolated
- Deserted
- Abandoned
