pressed
/pɹɛst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Under strain or deprivation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đang trong tình trạng căng thẳng hoặc thiếu thốn
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Adjective
Examples
The staff was even more pressed for useful intelligence about the enemy's intentions than it was about the enemy's capabilities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Upset, bothered.
Adjective
Examples
She did what she always does: laid out a trap, and the well-intended took the bait. Like clockwork. Why do we stay so pressed instead of just ignoring her?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pressed” mean?
Under strain or deprivation.
Is “pressed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.