1. in a difficult or hopeless situation; ruined or doomed
Usage: informal
2. cheated or treated unfairly
Usage: informal

1. past tense and past participle of screw; fastened or attached with screws

Examples

• The shelf was screwed to the wall securely.
• He screwed the lid back onto the jar.
• We’re completely screwed if we miss this deadline.
• The team was screwed by the referee’s bad call.
• I got screwed over by that dishonest mechanic.
• The bolts were screwed in too tightly.
• Without a backup plan, we’re totally screwed.