adj Uncommon

plagued

Plagued (adj) means Continually troubled or afflicted by something. Example: “The project was plagued by delays from the very start.”

adj

Continually troubled or afflicted by something.

"The project was plagued by delays from the very start."

How to Use Plagued

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRepeatedly and seriously troubled by an ongoing problem.

Common pairings

plagued by doubt plagued with issues plagued by injuries

more plagued comparative, most plagued superlative

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The project was _____ by delays from the very start.

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What does “plagued” mean?

The word “plagued” means continually troubled or afflicted by something. In plain terms, repeatedly and seriously troubled by an ongoing problem.

How do you use “plagued” in a sentence?

Here is “plagued” used in a sentence: “The project was plagued by delays from the very start.”

What part of speech is “plagued”?

“Plagued” is an adjective.

Is “plagued” a common word?

“Plagued” is an uncommon word in modern English.