Downtrodden Meaning in English
word
ˌdaʊnˈtɹɑdən
down-TROD-un
dˈaʊntɹɒdən
down-TROD-un
Definition
Describes people who are treated badly, oppressed, or have little power or freedom, often for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
This word is formal and usually used to describe groups or individuals suffering persistent injustice or cruelty. Common collocations: 'the downtrodden masses', 'help the downtrodden'. Rarely used in casual conversation.
Spanish: oprimido - pisoteadoPortuguese (BR): oprimido - subjugadoPortuguese (PT): oprimido - subjugadoChinese (Simplified): 受压迫的 - 受欺压的Chinese (Traditional): 受壓迫的 - 受欺壓的Hindi: पीड़ित - दबा हुआArabic: مظلوم - مضطهدBengali: অবহেলিত - নিপীড়িতRussian: угнетённый - притесняемыйJapanese: 虐げられた - 抑圧されたVietnamese: bị áp bức - bị chèn épKorean: 억압받는 - 짓밟힌Turkish: ezilen - baskı görenUrdu: مظلوم - ستایا ہواIndonesian: tertindas - tertindih
Example Sentences
The charity helps the downtrodden in the city.
basic
The downtrodden workers demanded fair treatment.
basic
She spoke up for the downtrodden.
basic
Many feel the law does little to protect the downtrodden.
natural
She’s always ready to listen to the stories of the downtrodden.
natural
He fights for the rights of the downtrodden, even if it isn’t easy.
natural