Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downtrodden
Adjective
/ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd.ən/
Definition
Oppressed or subjected to harsh treatment.
Examples
- The downtrodden workers demanded better working conditions.
- After years of struggle, the downtrodden community finally received support.
- She dedicated her life to helping the downtrodden and marginalized.
Meaning
Someone who is downtrodden has been treated unfairly or cruelly, often by those in power.
Synonyms
- Oppressed
- Subjugated
- Defenseless
- Subdued
- Unprivileged
