adj Uncommon

cornered

Cornered (adj) means trapped in a difficult situation with no way out. Example: “Feeling cornered, the suspect finally admitted the truth.”

adj

Trapped in a difficult situation with no way out.

"Feeling cornered, the suspect finally admitted the truth."

Having corners, especially of a specified number or shape.

"The table had a three-cornered top, unusual for a dining set."

How to Use Cornered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTrapped with no escape, or (less commonly) having corners.

Common pairings

feel cornered three-cornered

Word Forms

more cornered comparative, most cornered superlative

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Rhymes for cornered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cornered” mean?

The word “cornered” means trapped in a difficult situation with no way out. In plain terms, trapped with no escape, or (less commonly) having corners.

How do you use “cornered” in a sentence?

Here is “cornered” used in a sentence: “Feeling cornered, the suspect finally admitted the truth.”

What part of speech is “cornered”?

“Cornered” is an adjective.

Is “cornered” a common word?

“Cornered” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cornered” have?

“Cornered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: trapped in a difficult situation with no way out.