pressed

adj. having very little of something, especially time or money.

adj. experiencing a shortage or deficiency of a resource, most commonly time or financial means; frequently used in the phrase 'pressed for'.

“I would love to stay for coffee, but I am a bit pressed for time today.”

“The small business found itself increasingly pressed for cash as the unexpected repairs to the warehouse depleted their emergency reserves.”

adj. feeling annoyed, upset, or bothered by something someone said or did.

adj. feeling a sense of irritation or emotional distress, often in response to criticism or social media interactions.

“He acted like he didn't care, but you could tell he was pressed by those comments.”

“She spent the entire evening responding to trolls on her profile, clearly pressed by the negative feedback her latest post had received.”

Slang · Informal

adj. forced to join a group, especially the navy in the past.

adj. compelled into military or naval service by force, specifically by a press gang.

“The story tells of a young man who was pressed into the navy against his will.”

“Historical records indicate that many merchant sailors were pressed into service during the Napoleonic Wars to meet the fleet's desperate need for experienced crewmen.”

Archaic