downtrodden

• Décrit des personnes maltraitées, opprimées ou exploitées par ceux qui détiennent le pouvoir, souvent écrasées ou réduites à un état de soumission.

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.

   Opprimé ou maltraité

   • 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.

   Synonymesabuseddisadvantagedexploitedmaltreatedoppressedpowerlesssubjugatedunderprivilegedvictimized

   Antonymesempoweredprivileged

2. Demoralized or crushedC1formal

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

   Démoralisé ou écrasé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatenbrokencrusheddejecteddemoralizeddiscourageddishearteneddispiriteddowncastoppressedsubdued

   Antonymesdefiantempoweredhopefulresilientspiritedstrong-willed