adj

trapped

adj

Caught in a trap or unable to escape a place or situation.

"Hikers were trapped by the sudden snowstorm."

Stuck in an unwanted situation with no clear way out.

"She felt trapped in a job that no longer challenged her."

How to Use Trapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnable to escape, whether literally caught somewhere or figuratively stuck in a difficult situation.

Common pairings

feel trapped trapped inside trapped in a cycle

more trapped comparative, most trapped superlative

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Hikers were _____ by the sudden snowstorm.

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