embattled
Americanadjective
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disposed or prepared for battle.
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engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.
adjective
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prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
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heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of embattled
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see embattle 1, -ed 2; embattled def. 2 probably by association with the general sense “restrict, enclose” of many verbs formed with em- 1, en- 1
Example Sentences
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Embattled actor Armie Hammer, who fell from grace in 2021, says he sold his beloved pickup truck at CarMax because he can’t afford gas in L.A. anymore.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024
Embattled property developers currently owe Chinese banks money worth as much as 30% of the banks' assets.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023
Embattled Sen. Robert Menendez has more in common with his new attorney than may meet the eye: their apparent affinity for gold bars.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Embattled fabulist Rep. George Santos is staring down a potential vote to expel him from Congress.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2023
Embattled commercial groups will supplant embroiled nations; boycotts, discriminations and exclusions will succeed the strategies of line and trench; the animosities fought out to-day with shell and steel will have their heritage in ruthless rivalries.
From The War After the War by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
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