stuck
/stick/
Definition
Adjective 1. Unable to move or be moved; fixed in place. Describes something that is caught, jammed, or firmly attached and cannot proceed. 2. Unable to progress or find a solution; baffled. Describes a person who is unable to continue with a task or solve a problem. 3. Remaining in a place or situation, often unwillingly. Describes being trapped or unable to leave a particular state or location.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Physically fixed):
- The drawer is stuck; I can't open it.
- The car got stuck in the mud after the heavy rain.
- Adjective (Unable to progress):
- I'm stuck on question three of the math test.
- If you get stuck, ask the teacher for help.
- Adjective (Trapped in a situation):
- He felt stuck in a boring job.
- We were stuck at the airport due to the storm.
Advanced Usage
- "to be stuck with (someone/something)": To be forced to accept or deal with an unwanted person or situation.
- I was stuck with the bill when my friends left early.
- She's stuck with her old car until she can afford a new one.
- "to be stuck in a rut": To be trapped in a boring, unchanging routine.
- After ten years in the same role, he felt stuck in a rut.
- "to be stuck between a rock and a hard place": To be in a difficult situation where all choices are bad.
- Choosing between two bad options, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Variants and Related Words
- Stick (verb): The base verb from which "stuck" is derived as a past tense and past participle. Meanings include to attach, to push something into, or to remain fixed.
- Please stick the note on the fridge.
- The needle stuck in my finger.
- Sticky (adjective): Tending to adhere or cause adhesion.
- The tape is very sticky.
- Unstuck (adjective): No longer stuck; freed.
- With some oil, the rusty bolt finally came unstuck.
Synonyms
- Trapped: Unable to escape or move freely.
- Jammed: Wedged or blocked so that movement is impossible.
- Baffled: Completely confused or puzzled.
- Stranded: Left in a difficult or helpless position.
Related Phrasal Verbs (from the base verb 'stick')
- Stick around: To stay in a place waiting for something.
- Stick around after the meeting; I need to talk to you.
- Stick out: To be noticeable or to endure something unpleasant.
- His talent really sticks out in the group.
- I'll have to stick out this boring lecture.
- Stick to (something): To continue with or limit oneself to something.
- Stick to the main road; it's faster.
- You should stick to your original plan.
- Stick up for (someone): To defend or support someone.
- It's important to stick up for your friends.
Related Idioms
- Stick in one's craw/throat: To be difficult to accept or swallow.
- His arrogant comment really stuck in my craw.
- Stick one's neck out: To take a risk.
- He stuck his neck out to recommend me for the job.
- Stick to one's guns: To refuse to change one's opinion or actions despite pressure.
- Even when criticized, she stuck to her guns.
Adjective
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baffled
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this problem has me completely stuck
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caught or fixed
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stuck in the mud
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