hard-pressed

/HH AA1 R D P R EH0 S T/

adjective

1
(usually with to-infinitive) 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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