"Put-upon" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Put-upon" Meaning

Feeling overburdened, oppressed or finicky.

"Put-upon" Examples

Examples of "put-upon"

Sharon has a long face because she feels put-upon by her strict boss and the never-ending workload.
After being stuck with the final project on her own, she felt put-upon and unappreciated by her classmates.
After a long day of household chores, Emma felt exhausted and put-upon by her family members who didn't seem to pull their weight.
Jim's extended family often comes over, and he feels put-upon by the constant interruptions and mess they make.
Jill takes on too much responsibility and often feels put-upon when her colleagues don't pitch in to help with tasks.