Definition of embattled
1a
: 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
2a
: being a site of battle, conflict, or controversy
the embattled capital
b
: characterized by conflict or controversy
an embattled presidency
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The first known use of embattled was in the 15th century
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