stalemate Synonyms
stalemate Meaning
stalemate (n)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
stalemate (v)
subject to a stalemate
stalemate Sentence Examples
- The game reached a stalemate when neither player could make a legal move.
- The negotiations between the two countries were at a stalemate due to irreconcilable differences.
- The conflict between the two parties resulted in a political stalemate that hindered any progress.
- The stalemate in the stock market led to a prolonged period of economic uncertainty.
- The relationship between the two friends was in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
- The stalemate in the peace talks raised concerns about the possibility of renewed violence.
- The military forces were engaged in a prolonged stalemate, with neither side gaining an advantage.
- The stalemate in the electoral vote left the outcome of the election undecided.
- The stalemate between the two teams in the basketball game made for a tense and nail-biting finish.
- The stalemate in the negotiations forced both sides to reconsider their positions and seek alternative solutions.
FAQs About the word stalemate
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible, drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in
deadlock, impasse,halt,gridlock, standoff, standstill, logjam, dilemma, jam, predicament
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The game reached a stalemate when neither player could make a legal move.
The negotiations between the two countries were at a stalemate due to irreconcilable differences.
The conflict between the two parties resulted in a political stalemate that hindered any progress.
The stalemate in the stock market led to a prolonged period of economic uncertainty.
