Hard-pressed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hard-pressed is an adjective meaning (idiomatic, usually with to-infinitive) Barely able. Having difficulty doing something.
Meaning
(idiomatic, usually with to-infinitive) Barely able. Having difficulty doing something.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic) Experiencing financial difficulty or difficulty in surviving.
Example Sentences
The earthquake left the residents hard-pressed.
Although they are still available, I think we would be hard-pressed to find one on short notice.
From the 'fifties onwards the development of the South Wales & Monmouthshire coalfield went on at terrific speed, and railway construction was hard pressed to keep pace with it.
Speaking to Parliament on March 23, Sunak announced a temporary cut in fuel duty of 5p per litre to hard-pressed motorists who have faced spiralling prices for diesel and petrol in recent weeks.
Word Forms
- hardpressed
Synonyms for hard-pressed
Depending on context, synonyms include distressed, troubled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troubled, distressed, difficult, evil, struggling, poorly.
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