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 In rapid succession, we’re introduced to the team: The Bride (Indira Varma), Frankenstein (David Harbour), Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), Weasel (Sean Gunn), Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao), G.I. Robot (also Gunn) and their put-upon handler in the field, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo). —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024 Loading your audio article If Cheryl Hines doesn’t realize it already, playing the role of loyal but put-upon wife to a controversial spouse like Robert F. Kennedy Jr can only last so long. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024 For the perpetually put-upon Rhiannon, victimhood and villainy are two sides of the same coin. —

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024 But it was tweaked from a darker earlier draft which gave his put-upon girlfriend Shelby (Brittany O’Grady) less agency. —

William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put-upon

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