Vocabulary Entry

stalemated

|verb • adjective

verb

To bring to a situation in which no progress can be made or a decision cannot be reached.

Example Sentences

"The negotiations stalemated after neither side could agree on the terms."

"They found themselves stalemated in their argument, unable to move forward."

"The committee stalemated as members held differing opinions."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The stalemated talks left all parties frustrated."

"His stalemated career led him to seek new opportunities."

"The stalemated chess game had both players pondering their next move."