downtrodden — oppressed or treated badly by people in positions of authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: oppressed or treated badly by people in positions of authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnˌtrɑːdən/
Korean meaning: 억압받는, 짓밟힌, 학대받는
Korean pronunciation: **다운**트로든
Example Sentences
- Even the downtrodden office intern got promoted before me - apparently bringing coffee is a crucial skill.
- The downtrodden citizens rose up against the corrupt government.
- My houseplants look so downtrodden, I think they're planning a rebellion.
downtrodden
ADJECTIVE//ˈdaʊnˌtrɑːdən//
oppressed or treated badly by people in positions of authority
The downtrodden factory workers trudge home after another brutal sixteen-hour shift.
The downtrodden and forgotten, left with bread that's rotten
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'down(아래로)'과 'trodden(밟혀진)'이 합쳐진 단어로, 말 그대로 아래로 짓밟힌 상태를 표현합니다. trodden은 tread(밟다)의 과거분사형입니다.
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📝Examples
“Even the downtrodden office intern got promoted before me - apparently bringing coffee is a crucial skill.”
“The downtrodden citizens rose up against the corrupt government.”
“My houseplants look so downtrodden, I think they're planning a rebellion.”
“The charity organization helps downtrodden families get back on their feet.”
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