Dead-end — synonyms, definition

1. dead-end (Adjective)

dead-end (Adjective) — Lacking opportunities for development or advancement. ex. "stuck in a dead-end job"

2. dead-end (Noun)

cul cul de sac deadlock impasse stalemate standstill

dead-end (Noun) — A passage with access only at one end.

dead-end (Noun) — A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. ex. "reached a dead end on the negotiations"

passage situation