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
- unembattled adjective
Etymology
Origin of embattled
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
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Ukraine’s 46-member team got a huge ovation during the opening ceremony, proving that international solidarity for the embattled country has not waned.
From Los Angeles Times
Bosses at embattled Capita have apologised for the saga which has left thousands of retired civil servants without pension payments.
From BBC
A commercial template for books about embattled people overcoming trauma was established and has dominated publishing—and much of American culture—ever since.
It’s unclear whether her agents will follow her out the door of the embattled agency; representatives for Roan did not immediately return a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times
His novel “Caleb Williams” introduces an embattled young hero, born poor and largely self-educated, who perceives justice in exalted terms.
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