Definition

Adjective: - Pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities: Describes something or someone that is subjected to continuous, forceful blows, either from literal storms or from metaphorical hardships and difficulties.

Usage

The word "buffeted" is used to describe a state of being struck or assailed repeatedly and forcefully. It often implies a sense of being at the mercy of powerful, uncontrollable forces, leading to a condition of being battered or worn down.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The small boat was buffeted by the fierce waves. (The boat was repeatedly struck and tossed by the powerful waves.)
  • The company has been buffeted by economic crises for the past two years. (The company has been hit hard and repeatedly by economic troubles.)
  • Her confidence was buffeted by constant criticism. (Her confidence was repeatedly struck and weakened by ongoing negative feedback.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be buffeted by": This is the most common construction, indicating the source of the repeated blows or hardships.
  • The coastal town is often buffeted by strong winds.
  • He felt buffeted by the demands of his job and family.

Variants and Related Words

• Buffet (verb): To strike repeatedly and violently; to batter. This is the verb form from which "buffeted" is derived.
  • Strong winds buffeted the coastline.
• Buffeting (noun): The action or effect of striking repeatedly.
  • The plane experienced severe buffeting during the storm.

Synonyms

• Battered: Damaged by repeated blows or hard use.
• Assailed: Subjected to a vigorous attack, either physical or verbal.
• Pummeled: Struck repeatedly, typically with the fists.
• Bespattered: Splashed or soiled with something, often used metaphorically for troubles.

Related Phrases

• "Buffeted by fate": Experiencing a series of unfortunate events or bad luck.
  • The tragic hero was buffeted by fate at every turn.
• "Buffeted from all sides": Facing attacks, criticism, or pressure from multiple sources simultaneously.
  • The politician felt buffeted from all sides by the media and the opposition.

Adjective

1. pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities