beleaguered
Beleaguered (adj) means Surrounded by military forces; besieged. Example: “The beleaguered garrison held out for weeks before reinforcements arrived.”
How to use beleaguered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnder siege, or worn down by ongoing trouble and pressure.
Word forms
more beleaguered comparative, most beleaguered superlative
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The _____ garrison held out for weeks before reinforcements arrived.
Etymology
From beleaguer ("to besiege," from Dutch belegeren, "to lay siege to") plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
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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.
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