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- DictionaryPut upon/ˈpo͝od əˌpän/
adjective
- 1. taken advantage of as a result of one's good nature; expected or asked to do too much: "I've encouraged her to say no if she really feels put upon"
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May 1, 2024 · The meaning of PUT-UPON is imposed upon : taken advantage of. How to use put-upon in a sentence.
PUT UPON definition: 1. having to do more than is fair in order to allow other people to get what they want in a…. Learn more.
PUT UPON meaning: 1. having to do more than is fair in order to allow other people to get what they want in a…. Learn more.
treated badly, esp by somebody who takes advantage of one's willingness to help them, or by being asked to do an excessive amount of work. Volunteers from all walks of life are feeling put upon. The film centres on Bernard's put-upon wife, Maud. I feel put-upon.
Definition of put-upon adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of put-upon. adjective. of persons; taken advantage of. synonyms: exploited, ill-used, used, victimised, victimized. misused. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose.
treated badly, esp by somebody who takes advantage of one's willingness to help them, or by being asked to do an excessive amount of work. Volunteers from all walks of life are feeling put upon. The film centres on Bernard's put-upon wife, Maud. I feel put-upon.
