Synonyms for

Stalled

Verb / stɔ:ld / Another word for stalled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To stop making progress or to come to a stop.

Synonyms & similar words

dillydally shillyshally conk dragonesheels dragonesfeet stall procrastinate halted stopped delayed paused interrupted ceased terminated ended aborted postponed suspended discontinued blocked obstructed thwarted hampered hindered impeded interfered prevented

Synonyms by register

Formal

halted ceased suspended interrupted

Informal

bogged down stuck held up frozen

Literary

moribund dormant quiescent

Antonyms

advanced progressed continued moved proceeded accelerated launched

Common collocations

  • engine stalled
  • vehicle stalled
  • progress stalled
  • talks stalled
  • negotiations stalled
  • project stalled
  • development stalled

Word family

noun stall
verb stall
adjective stalled

Usage note

While 'stalled' often refers to a vehicle stopping unexpectedly, it can also describe a situation or process that has come to a standstill. It generally implies a temporary or involuntary cessation of movement or progress.

Example sentences

  1. The horse stalled before the finish line.
  2. The construction was stalled due to bad weather.
  3. The meeting was stalled until everyone arrived.
  4. The plane stalled during takeoff.
  5. The negotiations stalled over the controversial issue.

Quotes

  • The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men, / Gang aft agley, / An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, / For promis'd joy! - Robert Burns
  • Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. - Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill

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