stricken
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for stricken, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Badly affected by something harmful, such as illness, grief, or disaster.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
Antonyms
How to use stricken
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grief-stricken
poverty-stricken
disease-stricken
Etymology
From the old past participle of "strike," via Old English stricen.
Full origin of stricken →Frequently asked questions
What does “stricken” mean?
The word “stricken” means badly affected by something harmful, such as illness, grief, or disaster. In plain terms, badly hit or affected by something bad, like an illness, disaster, or strong emotion.
How do you pronounce “stricken”?
“Stricken” is pronounced STRIH-kuhn (/ˈstɹɪkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “stricken” in a sentence?
Here is “stricken” used in a sentence: “The drought-stricken region hadn't seen rain in months.”
What part of speech is “stricken”?
“Stricken” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stricken” come from?
The word “stricken” comes from Old English. From the old past participle of "strike," via Old English stricen.
Is “stricken” a common word?
“Stricken” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
