Stricken

/ˈstrɪkən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Affected by something overwhelming or severe.

The community was stricken with grief after the tragic accident.

Afflicted or troubled by a particular condition.

He was stricken by a sudden illness that left him bedridden.

Having been hit or struck.

The stricken vehicle was left at the side of the road after the crash.

Marked by great distress or suffering.

The stricken family struggled to cope with the loss of their home.

From Middle English 'strikne', the past participle of 'striken', to strike.

love-stricken:

Incapable of behaving rationally due to being in love.

stricken silence:

A sudden silence due to shock or surprise.

Feeling overwhelmed by emotions.

I'm totally stricken after hearing that news.

Devastated by an unfortunate event.

He was stricken when he lost his job unexpectedly.