Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downtrodden
adjective
/ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd.ən/
Definition
Persons who are oppressed or treated badly by those in power.
Examples
- The downtrodden workers demanded better wages and working conditions.
- The book highlights the struggles of the downtrodden in society.
Meaning
A term used to describe individuals or groups who have been crushed or beaten down, often in a social or economic context.
Synonyms
- oppressed
- subjugated
- mistreated
- afflicted
