hard-pressed

• Describe a alguien que enfrenta dificultades o está bajo presión, especialmente al intentar hacer algo; también puede indicar apuro o urgencia para cumplir con algo.

Describes a situation where someone is experiencing difficulty or is under pressure, especially when trying to do something.

1. Facing financial difficultyB2formal

   Experiencing significant financial trouble or hardship.

   en apuros económicos

   • Many families are hard-pressed to pay their bills this month.
   • The small business is hard-pressed due to rising costs.
   • He felt hard-pressed to afford the new apartment.

   Sinónimosbrokehard upimpecuniousinsolventpenniless

   Antónimosaffluentprosperouswealthy

2. Under great pressureB2formal

   In a difficult situation due to time, resources, or demands.

   Bajo gran presión

   • The team was hard-pressed to meet the deadline.
   • She was hard-pressed to find a solution quickly.
   • They were hard-pressed to keep up with the competition.

   Sinónimosharriedoverburdenedstressedstruggling

   Antónimoscarefreerelaxedunhurrieduntroubled