hardpressed

adj

hardpressed

adj

Etymology From hard + pressed.

1

Subject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress.

“Wilderness” is that rare young adult novel that can speak to every member of the family: hardpressed moms, perceptive fathers, belligerent girls and risk-taking boys.2007 September 16, Jerry Griswold, “Children’s Books / Young Adult”, in New York Times:

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