hard–pressed 
/ˈhɑɚdˈprɛst/ adjective
/ˈhɑɚdˈprɛst/ adjective [more hard–pressed; most hard–pressed] 1 — used to say that it is difficult to do something — followed by to + verb ▪ You would be hard-pressed to find a better solution. [=it would be difficult to find a better solution] ▪ He was hard-pressed to prove the claims he'd made. 2 : in a bad situation because you do not have enough money, time, etc.
▪ a financially hard-pressed public school system ▪ hard-pressed nations/voters/farmers — sometimes + for ▪ families that are hard-pressed for time/money ▪ He's hard-pressed for space [=he does not have much space] in his new apartment.
▪ a financially hard-pressed public school system ▪ hard-pressed nations/voters/farmers — sometimes + for ▪ families that are hard-pressed for time/money ▪ He's hard-pressed for space [=he does not have much space] in his new apartment.
