adj Uncommon

ambushed

AM-buusht

Ambushed (adj) means Caught by a surprise attack. Example: “The ambushed soldiers scattered for cover.”

adj

Caught by a surprise attack.

"The ambushed soldiers scattered for cover."

Caught completely off guard, as if attacked without warning.

"He looked ambushed when his boss brought up the complaint in front of everyone."

Word forms

more ambushed comparative, most ambushed superlative

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The _____ soldiers scattered for cover.

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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.