Word
caged
US/ˈkeɪdʒd/
UK/kˈeɪdʒd/
Definition
adj. kept in a small space with bars around it so you cannot escape. It describes the feeling of being trapped or not free.
adj. confined within a cage or similar enclosure; restricted in movement or freedom. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a state of confinement or emotional frustration.
Examples
“The caged bird sang a sad song.”
“After weeks of working in a tiny office with no windows, he started to feel like a caged animal.”
“The documentary highlights the ethical concerns regarding the treatment of caged primates in research facilities that lack adequate environmental enrichment.”
Examples
simple
“The caged bird sang a sad song.”
contextual
“After weeks of working in a tiny office with no windows, he started to feel like a caged animal.”
complex
“The documentary highlights the ethical concerns regarding the treatment of caged primates in research facilities that lack adequate environmental enrichment.”
Usage
Often used metaphorically to describe people who feel trapped by their circumstances or environment.