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Definitions

downtrodden

[doun-trod-n] / ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd n /
ADJECTIVE
afflicted, abused
Synonyms
STRONGEST
destitute distressed exploited needy oppressed persecuted
WEAK
a slave to abject at one's beck and call at one's feet at one's mercy have-not helpless in one's clutches in one's pocket in one's power led by the nose maltreated mistreated overcome subjugated subservient suppressed tyrannized under one's thumb underdog underfoot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
rich wealthy
WEAK
happy respected satisfied

Example Sentences

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The conflict’s geopolitical ripples have brought a lucrative reversal of fortune to U.S.-based chemical makers, which in recent years have been some of America’s most downtrodden companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But from the Old Testament to the New, it consistently preaches for the faithful to humble themselves, to help the poor and downtrodden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

In light of the various industry-focused stock-market declines driven by AI adoption, some professional investors have been jumping onto downtrodden stocks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Oracle’s downtrodden stock lost another 12% in after-hours trading Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The Ash Being was the reason for Uncle Jet’s behavior and also must have been why Nathan had been so downtrodden these past few days.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young