hard-pressed

• Descreve a situação de quem enfrenta dificuldades ou está sob pressão, especialmente ao tentar fazer algo. Também pode indicar alguém em apuros ou com recursos escassos.

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.

   Em dificuldades financeiras

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrokehard upimpecuniousinsolventpenniless

   Antônimosaffluentprosperouswealthy

2. Under great pressureB2formal

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

   Pressionado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosharriedoverburdenedstressedstruggling

   Antônimoscarefreerelaxedunhurrieduntroubled