hard-pressed

• Qualifie une personne qui rencontre des difficultés ou subit une forte pression, surtout lorsqu'elle essaie de faire quelque chose.

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 difficulté financière

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrokehard upimpecuniousinsolventpenniless

   Antonymesaffluentprosperouswealthy

2. Under great pressureB2formal

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

   sous pression

   • 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.

   Synonymesharriedoverburdenedstressedstruggling

   Antonymescarefreerelaxedunhurrieduntroubled