hard pressed

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Synonyms: hard-pressed, hardpressed

Antonyms: hard-pressed, hardpressed

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Adjective

1. Barely able; having difficulty doing something.
   • Although they are still available, I think we would be hard-pressed to find one on short notice.
2. Experiencing financial difficulty or difficulty in surviving.
   • The earthquake left the residents hard-pressed.

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