hard–pressed

adjective \ˈhärd-ˈprest\

: in a bad situation because you do not have enough money, time, etc.

Full Definition of HARD-PRESSED

: hard put; also : being under financial strain

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1825

Synonyms: baffled, confounded, hard-pressed, nonplussed (also nonplused), perplexed

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