buffeted
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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
- pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities