hard-pressed
The word “hard-pressed” has 2 syllables: hard-pressed
It's pronounced as /ˌhɑrdˈprɛst/
What is synonym and antonym for hard-pressed?
In the thesaurus, “hard-pressed” has 24 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hard-pressed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hard-pressed
- agitated
- anxious
- at a loss
- baffled
- beset
- bewildered
- bothered
- confounded
- confused
- disconcerted
- distressed
- embarrassed
- fazed
- flustered
- harassed
- hard put
- nonplused
- nonplussed
- perplexed
- put out
- put to it
- stressed
- troubled
- worried
Antonyms for hard-pressed
Meanings of hard-pressed
- adjective
- (usually with to-infinitive) Barely able. Having difficulty doing something.
- Experiencing financial difficulty or difficulty in surviving.
Example Sentences
- Many families are hard-pressed to cover their monthly expenses.
- You'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal than this one.
- The team was hard-pressed to keep up with the competition.
- I'm hard-pressed to think of a time when he wasn't working.
- She was hard-pressed for time and had to cancel the meeting.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hard-pressed, such as: agitated, anxious, at a loss, baffled, beset, bewildered, bothered.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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