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beleaguered

/bɪˈliːɡɚd/
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• adjective

1

Experiencing great difficulty, criticism, or persistent opposition.

Example

"The beleaguered company announced a new restructuring plan to address its mounting debts."

2

Surrounded by military forces in a siege or blockade.

Example

"Supply convoys struggled to reach the beleaguered garrison before winter set in."

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• Nearby Words

belaya
belch
belcher
beleaguered
belem
belfast
belfry

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the verb 'beleaguer', which comes from the Dutch 'belegeren' meaning 'to camp around', combining 'be-' (around) and 'leger' (a camp).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beleaguered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beleaguered
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