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Definition stuck in American English

stuck adjective

adjective
/stʌk/
1

caught or held in a position so that you cannot move

Example

She tried to crawl through the window, but she got stuck.

Example

Carl's car got stuck in the mud.

Synonyms and related words
locked-in syndrome stuck immobile
Example

Are you stuck again?

Example

I'm really stuck on this algebra problem.

Synonyms and related words
pressed oppressed deadlocked
3

in a situation that you do not like but cannot avoid

Example

I'm stuck working Saturday again.

Example

You can sleep here if you're stuck for a place to stay.

Synonyms and related words
pressed oppressed deadlocked
3.1

forced to have, use, or deal with someone or something that you do not want

Example

Tom's gone, and she's stuck with a garage full of his stuff.

Example

We should never have hired Jean, but now it looks like we're stuck with her.

Synonyms and related words
pressed oppressed deadlocked
Definition stuck in American English