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deadlock

noun

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
K
Contains
EADLOC
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɛdlɒk

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

    “reached an impasse on the negotiations”

In context

Example Sentences

reached an impasse on the negotiations

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