screwed Definition and Meaning in English (screwed definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Screwed definition: Being in a very difficult or unfortunate situation, often due to a mistake or bad luck, with little chance of escape.

Definitions of Screwed

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Being in a very difficult or unfortunate situation, often due to a mistake or bad luck, with little chance of escape.

  2. 2adjective(informal)

    Completely ruined or damaged beyond repair, often referring to machinery, plans, or a situation.

  3. 3verb(standard)

    Fastened or secured with a screw or screws, indicating a physical action.

Example Sentences

casual

“I'm totally screwed if I don't finish this report by morning.”

casual

“The old engine is completely screwed; we need a new one.”

standard

“The mirror was securely screwed into the wall.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivescrew
present participlescrewing
nounscrew
nounscrewdriver
pluralscrews

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

get screwedidiom

To be treated unfairly or to be put in a very bad situation.

be screwed overphrasal_verb

To be cheated or exploited by someone.

have one's head screwed on straightidiom

To be sensible and practical, especially in difficult situations.

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Screwed definition: Being in a very difficult or unfortunate situation, often due to a mistake or bad luck, with little chance of escape.
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'Screwed' translates to 'screwed' in English. Screwed definition: Being in a very difficult or unfortunate situation, often due to a mistake or bad luck, with little chance of escape.
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