adj
Uncommon
cornered
Cornered (adj) means Trapped in a difficult situation with no way out. Example: “Feeling cornered, the suspect finally admitted the truth.”
adj
1
Trapped in a difficult situation with no way out.
"Feeling cornered, the suspect finally admitted the truth."
2
Having corners, especially of a specified number or shape.
"The table had a three-cornered top, unusual for a dining set."
How to use cornered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrapped with no escape, or (less commonly) having corners.
Common pairings
feel cornered
three-cornered
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cornered
- Superlative
- most cornered
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treed
trapped
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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.
