Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stuck

adjective
/stʌk/
Definition
Unable to move or be moved; fixed in a particular position.
Examples
  • She was stuck in traffic for over an hour.
  • The drawer is stuck and won’t open.
  • He felt stuck in his job and wanted to make a change.
Meaning
The term ‘stuck’ describes a situation where something is caught or held in place, preventing movement or progress.
Synonyms
  • jammed
  • trapped
  • fixed
  • immobilized
  • caught