downtrodden

• Bezeichnet Menschen, die unterdrückt, schlecht behandelt oder ausgebeutet werden, besonders von denjenigen, die Macht oder Autorität haben.

Describes people who are treated badly, oppressed, or exploited by those in power.

1. Oppressed or mistreatedB2formal

   Treated badly by people in power; kept in a low social or economic position.

   Unterdrückt

   • The downtrodden workers finally demanded fair wages.
   • Many downtrodden communities lack access to basic education.
   • The novel tells the story of a downtrodden family struggling to survive.

   Synonymeabuseddisadvantagedexploitedmaltreatedoppressedpowerlesssubjugatedunderprivilegedvictimized

   Antonymeempoweredprivileged

2. Demoralized or crushedC1formal

   Feeling defeated, hopeless, or lacking spirit due to harsh treatment.

   Unterdrückt

   • After years of poverty, he looked downtrodden and weary.
   • The downtrodden expression on her face showed her despair.
   • They felt downtrodden by the constant criticism from their boss.

   Synonymebeatenbrokencrusheddejecteddemoralizeddiscourageddishearteneddispiriteddowncastoppressedsubdued

   Antonymedefiantempoweredhopefulresilientspiritedstrong-willed