stalemated meaning

UK US /ˈsteɪlmeɪtɪd/ 3 syllables

stalemated (adjective): at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.

Definition of stalemated

  1. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
    • the chess game ended with white stalemated
    • the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits

    Synonyms: deadlocked

    Similar: obstructed

How to pronounce stalemated

stalemated is pronounced /ˈsteɪlmeɪtɪd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in ED · 10-letter words

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