- poverty-stricken
- very poor
- hard-pressed
- in a predicament
- embarrassed
Generated: This meaning is used to describe a state of extreme financial hardship or lack of resources.
He lives in a poverty-stricken environment.
Generated: Similar to the first meaning, this describes a severe lack of money or basic necessities.
Her family is very poor and often has no food.
Generated: This conveys a sense of being under pressure, often financially or situationally, where options are limited.
He feels hard-pressed at work, always missing deadlines.
Generated: This is used to indicate being in a difficult or challenging situation with no easy way out.
Generated: This meaning refers to feeling self-conscious or ashamed, often due to a situation that is awkward.