Beleaguered

Pronunciation: /bɪˈliːɡərd/

Beleaguered (adjective)

  1. experiencing many problems or difficulties, often feeling attacked or pressured.
  2. surrounded by enemies or difficulties, making it hard to escape or succeed.

Examples

  • The beleaguered city struggled to maintain order.
  • The beleaguered company faced numerous lawsuits.

Common collocations: beleaguered city, beleaguered company, beleaguered fortress, beleaguered troops

Synonyms of Beleaguered

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Beleaguered

  • feeling free from stress or pressure
  • not experiencing difficulties or stress