imprisoned Definition
being held captive or confined in a prison or jail.
Using imprisoned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imprisoned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was imprisoned for ten years for his crimes.
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The animal was imprisoned in a small cage.
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She felt imprisoned by her own fears and doubts.
imprisoned Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with imprisoned
to be limited or restricted by something
Example
She was imprisoned by her own insecurities and couldn't move forward.
a state of being trapped in one's own thoughts or beliefs, unable to see beyond them
Example
His imprisoned mind prevented him from seeing the truth.
a state of being trapped in one's own emotions or feelings, unable to express them freely
Example
Her imprisoned soul prevented her from finding true happiness.
Summary: imprisoned in Brief
'Imprisoned' [ɪmˈprɪzənd] means being held captive or confined in a prison or jail. It can also be used metaphorically to describe feeling trapped or limited by one's own thoughts or emotions. Examples include 'He was imprisoned for ten years for his crimes.' and 'She felt imprisoned by her own fears and doubts.'
