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Hardpressed

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Subject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress..

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“Wilderness” is that rare young adult novel that can speak to every member of the family: hardpressed moms, perceptive fathers, belligerent girls and risk-taking boys.

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What does hardpressed mean?

Hardpressed means Subject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress..

What is a synonym for hardpressed?

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What is the opposite of hardpressed?

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How do you use hardpressed in a sentence?

“Wilderness” is that rare young adult novel that can speak to every member of the family: hardpressed moms, perceptive fathers, belligerent girls and risk-taking boys.

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