Words For Difficult Situations

adjective describes the state of being under pressure or in a difficult situation

• The company was hard pressed to meet the deadline for the project.
• I'm hard pressed to find a better deal than this one.
• She's really hard pressed for cash right now.
• He was hard pressed to keep up with the demands of his new job.

adjective causing great physical or mental suffering

• The prisoner endured a torturous interrogation process.
• That workout was absolutely torturous!
• I can't believe how torturous that movie was to sit through.
• The wait for the test results felt like a torturous eternity.

adjective not willing to forgive or show mercy; severe or harsh in judgment

adverb in an unforgiving manner

• The desert can be an unforgiving environment for those unprepared for its harsh conditions.
• My boss is so unforgiving when it comes to deadlines.
• Dude, that teacher is straight up unforgiving with her grading.
• Time is unforgiving, it never stops for anyone.