beleaguered
adjective
formal uk/bɪˈliːɡəd/ usexperiencing a lot of problems or strong criticism:
The beleaguered company has recently been torn apart by rumours of a bitter feud among its senior executives.
beleaguered by sth This emergency legislation will help U.S. farmers beleaguered by devastating weather.
FINANCE, ECONOMICS
in great financial difficulty:
a beleaguered economy/industry/sector The country's beleaguered economy has taken a turn for the worse.
The company is now switching to re-investment ready for a recovery in the beleaguered travel industry.