trapped
Pronunciation: [træpt]
Word
Context: “situation”
(verb) to be caught or held in a place from which you cannot escape. Imagine a mouse caught in a box where it can’t get out; it feels trapped.
Example
The explorer felt trapped in the cave but found a way to escape.
Example
She did not feel trapped at her job; she loved her work and had many options.
Example
Have you ever felt trapped in a situation with no way out?
Context: “feeling”
(adjective) feeling stuck or unable to move freely. If someone is stuck in a difficult situation and can’t find a way out, they may feel trapped.
Example
He felt trapped in his routine and decided to try something new.
Example
She never felt trapped in her friendships; they always felt supportive and open.
Example
Do you sometimes feel trapped in your daily life?
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