beleaguered

adjective

be·​lea·​guered bi-ˈlē-gərd 

bē-

: suffering or being subjected to constant or repeated trouble or harassment

an economically beleaguered city

With its life-support system cut off, the beleaguered college has embarked on a tortuous campaign to keep going.

—Lucinda Harper

… as he evolved from conformist to opportunist to reformer to revolutionary to beleaguered leader.

—Philip Taubman

Examples of beleaguered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To help beleaguered schools, libraries, municipalities and other taxing bodes cope, the county has set aside $300 million for no-interest bridge loans. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

For a beleaguered Canadian team, what might’ve been a solid chance at a win is worse now due to injuries. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 June 2026

On the first point, Kering released its 10-year impact report for the 2016-2025 period last week, after CEO Luca de Meo set a slew of targets as part of his turnaround plan for the beleaguered luxury group. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026

However, a dominant run in the minors — coupled with the Royals’ desire to infuse life into their beleaguered offense — necessitated a move. — Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of beleaguer

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above