shipwrecked
word · lemma: shipwreck
Definition
If someone is shipwrecked, they are left somewhere, usually on an island or coast, after their ship is destroyed in an accident at sea.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in passive form ('was shipwrecked') or as an adjective ('the shipwrecked sailors'). Often appears in storytelling, adventure, or survival contexts. Not used for car or plane accidents.
Example Sentences
They were shipwrecked on a deserted island.
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The sailors became shipwrecked after a terrible storm.
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He wrote a book about being shipwrecked.
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By the time help arrived, we had already been shipwrecked for a week.
natural
They felt completely lost after being shipwrecked so far from home.
natural
Sometimes, being shipwrecked can bring out incredible survival skills you never knew you had.
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