if a situation is deadlocked, or if people are deadlocked, there is a serious disagreement and neither person or group involved in it is willing to change their opinions or position
Synonyms and related words
In a difficult situation
pressed
oppressed
deadlocked
deadlocked
adjective
US /ˈdedˌlɑkt/
DEFINITIONS1
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if a situation is deadlocked, or if people are deadlocked, there is a serious disagreement and neither person or group involved in it is willing to change their opinions or position