the downtrodden

noun

: people who are without hope because of being treated badly by powerful people, governments, etc.

He showed compassion for the downtrodden.

Examples of the downtrodden in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The political left, historically seen as the champion of the downtrodden and the advocate for social justice, has shifted its focus in recent years. —Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025

McEntire was using her platform at the event to espouse for the downtrodden, too. —Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025

Journalist Bly had long championed the downtrodden, especially women, children, and orphans. —Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 3 May 2025

The two-time Tony Award nominee is currently treading the boards in the musical adaptation of Death Becomes Her, bringing audiences to their feet eight shows a week as Helen Sharp, the downtrodden author in a forever feud with her frenemy, egocentric actress Madeline Ashton (Megan Hilty). —Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025

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