Advertisement

Advertisement

stuck

Definition for stuck

adjective as in tight

Strong matches

cemented, fast, fastened

adjective as in stranded

Strong matches

grounded, lost

Weak match

high and dry

adjective as in perplexed

adjective as in fastened

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The voter has spoken. We had hoped for a different outcome but we stuck to our guns," said Wilders on X, formerly Twitter.

Read more on Barron's

But those running to pick a side missed the point Allen makes on “Ruminating,” a frenetic song about being stuck in an anxiety spiral.

Read more on Salon

Tourists have described being "stuck in limbo" with the country's two international airports closed, flights cancelled and limited information from airlines.

Read more on BBC

Once he got his chance in the NBA, he stuck around for 11 seasons, earning $20 million in salary while playing for 10 different teams.

Not all of these titles stuck the landing, critically or commercially.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement