beaten down
Spirit completely broken
Beaten down describes someone or something worn out by repeated hardship or pressure.
A person beaten down by life has endured enough difficulty to lose spirit or confidence: Years of rejection left him beaten down.
Prices beaten down have been forced lower through negotiation or market pressure.
The phrase suggests cumulative effect—not one blow but many.
- wornDamaged by use
- worn outDepleted through overuse
- crushedCompressed into fragments
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- oppressedTreated with cruel control
pushed around · tired · overpowered · subdued · weathered · worse for wear · battered · exhausted · depressed · subjugated · dispirited · downtrodden · demoralized · dilapidated · haggard · world weary · vanquished · bruised
- demolisheddefeated, crushed, destroyed, demolished, annihilated
- blacksmithinganvil, anvils, forge, forges, bellows
beaten downresilient
Able to recover quickly
uplifted · indomitable · spirited · unbroken · buoyant
beaten downfresh
Newly made, not stale
vigorous · robust · strong · well-rested · energized
beaten downelevated
Raised above usual level
empowered · ascendant · privileged · prosperous · on top
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