down·trod·den 
/ˈdaʊnˈtrɑ:dn̩/ adjective
/ˈdaʊnˈtrɑ:dn̩/ adjective somewhat formal : without hope because of being treated badly by powerful people, governments, etc.
▪ downtrodden people ▪ They were poor and downtrodden.
▪ downtrodden people ▪ They were poor and downtrodden.
the downtrodden
: downtrodden people
▪ He showed compassion for the downtrodden.
▪ He showed compassion for the downtrodden.
