hard-pressed

adjective

ˈhärd-ˈprest

Synonyms of hard-pressed next

: hard put

also : being under financial strain

Examples of hard-pressed in a Sentence

they will be hard-pressed to come up with any facts that actually support their argument

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The Compton, California, native and Pulitzer prize-winning rapper was the headline performer at Super Bowl 59, with special guest SZA, and his performance included plenty of references that some non-rap fans may be hard-pressed to figure out, including his 2024 feud with Drake. —

Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Any honest Marylander would be hard-pressed to describe Hogan as being anything other than fiscally prudent. —

Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025 Add in current state restrictions, city officials said, and San Jose will be hard-pressed to recover all its costs. —

Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025 Yet while the Dodgers won’t be a problem unless the Red Sox actually make the Fall Classic, the other American League contenders have improved as well, with the AL East in particular remaining a minefield the club will be hard-pressed to navigate. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hard-pressed