embattled

[ em-bat-ld ]

adjective

1. disposed or prepared for battle.
2. engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.

embattled

/ ɪmˈbætəld /

adjective

1. prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
2. heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements

Other Words From

• unem·battled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of embattled¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; 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

In court documents obtained by the BBC, the plaintiff identified himself as a former associate of Diddy and acknowledged attending events with the embattled music mogul.

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The embattled Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.

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While a few were in support of the embattled president, most were calling on him to step down or to be impeached.

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The embattled leader is facing potential impeachment following Tuesday night's declaration, which was quickly overturned in the National Assembly.

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The embattled leader is in a deadlock over a budget bill, dogged by corruption scandals and investigations into his cabinet members.

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