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hard-pressed

adjective
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Definition of hard-pressed

: hard put also : being under financial strain

First Known Use of hard-pressed

1707, in the meaning defined above

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hard-pressed

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of hard-pressed

—used to say that it is difficult to do something —followed by to + verb
: in a bad situation because you do not have enough money, time, etc.

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