Meaning Of The Word Hard-pressed

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hard-pressed
adjective: If someone is hard-pressed, they are under a great deal of strain and worry, usually because they have not got enough money.
adjective: If you will be hard-pressed to do something, you will have great difficulty doing it.

hard-pressed in American English
confronted with a difficulty or harassment
adjective: heavily burdened or oppressed, as by overwork or financial difficulties; harried; put-upon

hard-pressed in British English
adjective: in difficulties; struggling

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