put-upon

adjective

put-up·​on ˈpu̇t-ə-ˌpȯn 

-ˌpän

: imposed upon : taken advantage of

Examples of put-upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, Richard Kind as the mayor’s put-upon press secretary also generates laughs. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

The story makes broad statements about family, homes, belonging, and a father’s put-upon responsibility, all grounded in zero understanding of who these people are. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

The castings, announced by New York City Center today, will see Pierce portraying the put-upon blockhead Charlie Brown and Edebiri as his loyal if irreverent beagle Snoopy. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

The currently highly put-upon National Trust for Historic Preservation nonprofit unanimously elected a new president, the organization announced on Monday. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for put-upon

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon