cornered
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for cornered, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Trapped in a difficult situation with no way out.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
treed
Antonyms
How to use cornered
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feel cornered
three-cornered
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.
