stalemated
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Definition
Adjective 1. In a state of deadlock or impasse: Describes a situation where progress is completely halted because opposing parties are equally powerful or determined, and neither will yield or can force a win. 2. In chess, having no legal move but not being in check: Describes the position of a king in the game of chess that is not in check but cannot move without placing itself in check, resulting in a draw.
Usage
The adjective "stalemated" is used to describe a situation, negotiation, conflict, or game that has reached a point where no further action is possible and no side can achieve victory. It implies a frustrating standstill.
Examples
- The peace talks have been stalemated for months, with neither side willing to compromise on the core issue.
- After hours of debate, the committee was completely stalemated, unable to reach a decision.
- In the chess match, he cleverly left his opponent stalemated, securing a draw from a losing position.
Advanced Usage
- "stalemated conflict/war": A prolonged conflict where neither side can gain a decisive military advantage.
- The trench warfare resulted in a stalemated conflict that lasted for years.
- "to become stalemated": The process of reaching a deadlock.
- The negotiations became stalemated over the single issue of border control.
Variants and Related Words
- Stalemate (noun): The state or condition of being stalemated.
- The discussions have reached a stalemate.
- Deadlocked (adjective): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in non-chess contexts to describe an unresolved conflict.
- The jury was deadlocked.
Synonyms
- Deadlocked
- At an impasse
- Gridlocked
- Stuck
- Logjammed
Antonyms
- Resolved
- Settled
- Advancing
- Progressing
- Unblocked
Adjective
- at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
- the chess game ended with white stalemated
- the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits