B1adjectiveformalsocietyhealth
US/ˈstrɪk.ən/
UK/ˈstrɪk.ən/
badly affected by an illness, a disaster or a strong feeling
In context
The stricken villagers waited for food and clean water after the flood.
She looked stricken when she heard the news about her friend.
Rescue teams reached the drought-stricken region on Monday morning.
Words that go with stricken
adjective + preposition
- stricken with griefHe was stricken with grief after the funeral.
- stricken with panicThe crowd was stricken with panic.
adjective + noun
- poverty-strickenMany poverty-stricken families live near the river.
- stricken areaDoctors were sent to the stricken area.
- stricken lookShe gave him a stricken look.
- drought-strickenThe drought-stricken farmers asked for government help.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was stricken of grief.Correct: He was stricken with grief.