Screwed — Definition & Meaning

What does screwed mean?

verb, adjective

Past tense of 'screw', meaning to be in a difficult or precarious situation, or to be in a state of confusion or disorder. Can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is faulty or malfunctioning.

Example

"After losing his job, he felt completely screwed."

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Words that share this root

screw screwed up screwdriver screwball

What's another word for screwed?

ruined messed up fucked up screwed up bollixed buggered

What's the opposite of screwed?

sorted fixed repaired

Rhymes with screwed

crewed drewed flewed newed