stranded
/ˈstɹændɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Abandoned or marooned.
Adjective
Examples
I found myself stranded, lunchless, on the sea-front[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Run aground on a shore or reef.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stranded” mean?
Abandoned or marooned.
Is “stranded” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.