Downtrodden

Pronunciation: /daʊnˈtrɑdən/

Definitions of downtrodden

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, downtrodden describes a person who has been treated unfairly or oppressed

Example Sentences

A1 The downtrodden puppy looked up at me with sad eyes.

A2 The downtrodden workers protested for fair wages and better working conditions.

B1 The downtrodden community rallied together to rebuild after the natural disaster.

B2 Despite being downtrodden for years, she never lost hope for a better future.

C1 The novel sheds light on the struggles of the downtrodden during the industrial revolution.

C2 Through his philanthropic efforts, he aims to uplift the downtrodden and marginalized in society.

Examples of downtrodden in a Sentence

formal The government implemented policies to uplift the downtrodden in society.

informal We should lend a helping hand to the downtrodden in our neighborhood.

slang The charity event aims to support the downtrodden folks in town.

figurative Despite facing numerous setbacks, she refused to be downtrodden by the challenges.

Grammatical Forms of downtrodden

• past tense: downtrodden
• plural: downtroddens
• comparative: more downtrodden
• superlative: most downtrodden
• present tense: downtrodden
• future tense: will be downtrodden
• perfect tense: have been downtrodden
• continuous tense: is being downtrodden
• singular: downtrodden
• positive degree: downtrodden
• infinitive: to downtrodden
• gerund: downtroddening
• participle: downtrodden

Origin and Evolution of downtrodden

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'downtrodden' originated from the combination of the prefix 'down-' indicating a lower position or state, and the past participle of the verb 'tread', meaning to step on or crush underfoot.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe people or things that have been physically trampled upon, the word 'downtrodden' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being oppressed, marginalized, or mistreated in a broader societal or metaphorical sense.