adj
Uncommon
ambushed
AM-buusht
Ambushed (adj) means Caught by a surprise attack. Example: “The ambushed soldiers scattered for cover.”
adj
1
Caught by a surprise attack.
"The ambushed soldiers scattered for cover."
2
Caught completely off guard, as if attacked without warning.
"He looked ambushed when his boss brought up the complaint in front of everyone."
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What does “ambushed” mean?
The word “ambushed” means caught by a surprise attack.
How do you pronounce “ambushed”?
“Ambushed” is pronounced AM-buusht (/ˈæm.bʊʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ambushed” in a sentence?
Here is “ambushed” used in a sentence: “The ambushed soldiers scattered for cover.”
What part of speech is “ambushed”?
“Ambushed” is an adjective.
Is “ambushed” a common word?
“Ambushed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ambushed” have?
“Ambushed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: caught by a surprise attack.
