sunk

[ suhngk ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of sink.

adjective

1. Informal. beyond help; done for; washed up:

   If they catch you cheating, you're really sunk.

2. Nautical. (of a forecastle or poop) raised less than a full deck above the weather deck of a ship.

sunk

/ sʌŋk /

verb

1. a past participle of sink

adjective

1. informal.
   with all hopes dashed; ruined

   if the police come while we're opening the safe, we'll be sunk

Other Words From

• half-sunk adjective
• un·sunk adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunk¹

First recorded in 1925–30 sunk fordef 2

Example Sentences

And little wonder: Surveys show that U.S. opinions of China have sunk to an all-time low.

From Los Angeles Times

But his biggest obstacle came ultimately from its earliest supporters, who have sunk billions of dollars into the Los Angeles suburb, making it an entertainment juggernaut.

From Los Angeles Times

Rescuers were also searching for a missing fisherman after a boat sunk in the waters off Bulacan province, west of Manila, the local disaster agency told AFP news agency.

From BBC

As the disappointment of missing out sunk in for some sports, Games officials have been keen to stress the door has not been shut for good.

From BBC

His seemingly unconditional backing of Israel as it carried out attacks in the Gaza Strip over the last year has sunk his support among those groups.

From Salon

Related Words

• desperate
• forlorn
• helpless
• impossible
• pointless
• sad
• tragic
• useless