Main Entry:

embattled

Function:

adjective

Date:

15th century

1 a: ready to fight : prepared to give battle <here once the embattled farmers stood — R. W. Emerson> b: engaged in battle, conflict, or controversy <an embattled official accused of extortion>2 a: being a site of battle, conflict, or controversy <the embattled capital> b: characterized by conflict or controversy <an embattled presidency>