Synonyms for hard-pressed
ˈhɑrdˈprɛsthard-pressed

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1. hard-pressedadjective

   Barely able.

   Although they are still available, I think we would be hard-pressed to find one on short notice.

   Synonyms:
   hard put

2. hard-pressedadjective

   Synonyms:
   dire straits

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1. distressed, hard-pressed, hard put, in a bad way(p)adjective

   facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

   "distressed companies need loans and technical advice"; "financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices"; "we were hard put to meet the mortgage payment"; "found themselves in a bad way financially"

   Antonyms:
   untroubled

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1. Craig Singleton:

   It would be a' win' for Putin if Xi simply hews closely to China's stated desire for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, as it implies that Putin's grievances are legitimate, beyond that though, China may be hard pressed to truly deepen its economic ties with United States, at least any time soon.

2. Former Seattle fireman Andy Pittman:

   I would be hard pressed to stay there. I feel like I’m being bullied based on my religion, our administration has made it very unhospitable.

3. Danny Russel:

   There is really nobody who does not want to see China held to account for the political coverup attempt, which slowed down international awareness and allowed the virus to spread. There is a resentment around the world, but I think you would be hard pressed to find a political leader in The United States or Europe who does not believe this anti-China push by The Trump administration is an entirely a political move. They are trying to deflect blame for the catastrophic incompetence of The Trump administration.

4. Jeff Miller:

   One would be hard-pressed to find the perfect government program, and I'm sure some of my colleagues were more skeptical than others in the early stages of the JSF program.

5. Samantha Vinograd:

   I think the President would be hard pressed to find someone who is qualified, can pass vetting, and who hasn't criticized him while he tries to fill senior roles.