beat·en 
/ˈbi:tn̩/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈbi:tn̩/ adjective 1 : formed into a desired shape by being hit with a hammer
▪ beaten gold 2 of a path, trail, etc. : made smooth : walked on by many people
▪ a beaten path 3 : having lost all hope or spirit
▪ A failure at 50, he was a beaten [=defeated] man.
▪ beaten gold
▪ a beaten path
▪ A failure at 50, he was a beaten [=defeated] man.
off the beaten track or US off the beaten path
: in or to a place that is not close to the places where people usually go
▪ The restaurant is a little off the beaten track, so it won't be crowded.
▪ The restaurant is a little off the beaten track, so it won't be crowded.
