downtrodden
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Treated badly and kept powerless by people or systems in charge.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
oppressed
subjugated
Antonyms
empowered
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The novel follows a _____ factory worker who slowly finds his voice."
Answer: downtrodden
In your own words, what does "downtrodden" mean?
Treated badly and kept powerless by people or systems in charge.
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