Hardpressed

Origin

From hard + pressed.

Full definition of hardpressed

Adjective

1. Subject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress.
• 2007, September 16, Jerry Griswold, Children’s Books
  Young Adult, “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.