stranded

Definitions

Left without the means to move from a place, especially as a result of a vehicle or transport failure.

In a helpless or abandoned position, often lacking necessary resources or support.

Examples

The passengers were left stranded at the airport after their flight was unexpectedly cancelled.

We found ourselves stranded on the island when our boat engine failed in the middle of the lake.

Synonyms

marooned abandoned deserted helpless isolated stuck grounded

Antonyms

rescued delivered freed supported accompanied connected assisted