pinched
11 synonyms and 2 antonyms for pinched, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Looking thin, tense, or drawn, especially from cold, worry, or hunger.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Looking thin, tense, or drawn, especially from cold, worry, or hunger.
“His face looked pinched after the long, sleepless night.”
How to use pinched
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pinched expression
financially pinched
Frequently asked questions
What does “pinched” mean?
The word “pinched” means looking thin, tense, or drawn, especially from cold, worry, or hunger. In plain terms, either looking drawn and strained, or financially stretched thin.
How do you use “pinched” in a sentence?
Here is “pinched” used in a sentence: “His face looked pinched after the long, sleepless night.”
What part of speech is “pinched”?
“Pinched” is an adjective.
Is “pinched” a common word?
“Pinched” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pinched” have?
“Pinched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: looking thin, tense, or drawn, especially from cold, worry, or hunger.
