beleaguered
1 antonyms and opposites of beleaguered, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Surrounded by military forces; besieged.
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How to use beleaguered
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From beleaguer ("to besiege," from Dutch belegeren, "to lay siege to") plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
Full origin of beleaguered →Frequently asked questions
What does “beleaguered” mean?
The word “beleaguered” means surrounded by military forces; besieged. In plain terms, under siege, or worn down by ongoing trouble and pressure.
How do you pronounce “beleaguered”?
“Beleaguered” is pronounced bih-LEE-guhd (/bɪˈliːɡəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “beleaguered” in a sentence?
Here is “beleaguered” used in a sentence: “The beleaguered garrison held out for weeks before reinforcements arrived.”
What is the opposite of “beleaguered”?
The opposite of “beleaguered” — its antonyms — is unbeleaguered.
What part of speech is “beleaguered”?
“Beleaguered” is an adjective.
Where does the word “beleaguered” come from?
The word “beleaguered” comes from Dutch. From beleaguer ("to besiege," from Dutch belegeren, "to lay siege to") plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
How many meanings does “beleaguered” have?
“Beleaguered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: surrounded by military forces; besieged.