Beleaguered

Pronunciation: /bɪˈliːɡərd/

Definitions of beleaguered

adjective surrounded by trouble or difficulties

Example Sentences

A1 The beleaguered cat meowed for help.

A2 The beleaguered traveler finally found a place to rest.

B1 The beleaguered team struggled to keep up with the competition.

B2 The beleaguered company faced financial difficulties.

C1 The beleaguered nation was on the brink of collapse.

C2 The beleaguered community came together to overcome adversity.

Examples of beleaguered in a Sentence

formal The beleaguered company struggled to stay afloat amidst the economic downturn.

informal The beleaguered team just can't seem to catch a break this season.

slang The beleaguered dude needs to chill out and stop stressing over everything.

figurative Her beleaguered heart felt heavy with the weight of past regrets.

Grammatical Forms of beleaguered

• past tense: beleaguered
• plural: beleaguered
• comparative: more beleaguered
• superlative: most beleaguered
• present tense: beleaguers
• future tense: will beleaguer
• perfect tense: has beleaguered
• continuous tense: is beleaguering
• singular: beleaguered
• positive degree: beleaguered
• infinitive: to beleaguer
• gerund: beleaguering
• participle: beleaguered

Origin and Evolution of beleaguered

First Known Use: 1587 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'beleaguered' originated from the Dutch word 'belegeren' which means to besiege or surround with troops.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beleaguered' has evolved to not only refer to being surrounded by enemy forces, but also to describe someone who is under pressure or facing difficulties in a situation.