em·bat·tled 
/ɪmˈbætl̟d/ adjective
/ɪmˈbætl̟d/ adjective 1 : engaged in battle or conflict : surrounded by enemies
▪ an embattled city 2 [more embattled; most embattled] : constantly criticized or attacked
▪ the embattled coach of a losing team ▪ the company's embattled president
▪ an embattled city
▪ the embattled coach of a losing team ▪ the company's embattled president
