oppressed
/əˈpɹɛst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Subject to oppression.
Adjective
Examples
The novel tells the story of an oppressed community.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oppressed” mean?
Subject to oppression.
Is “oppressed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.