dead-end

/ˈdɛdɛnd/
/ˈdɛdɛnd/
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Definitions of dead-end
  1. adjective
    lacking opportunities for development or advancement
    “stuck in a dead-end job”
    synonyms:
    inactive
    (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
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