Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-done-by
Adjective
/hɑːrd ˈdʌn baɪ/
Definition
Experiencing unfair treatment or hardship; feeling wronged or victimized.
Examples
- She felt hard-done-by when she didn’t receive the promotion despite her efforts.
- After hearing his story, I realized he had been hard-done-by all his life.
Meaning
The term ‘hard-done-by’ describes a state of being treated unfairly or unjustly, often leading to feelings of resentment or sorrow.
Synonyms
- wronged
- unfortunate
- mistreated
- aggrieved
