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Meaning of financially strained
The primary meaning of "financially strained" refers to a situation where an individual or organization is experiencing difficulty in managing their financial resources, often due to a lack of funds or an excessive amount of debt.
Etymology of financially strained
The term "financially strained" is derived from the words "financial" and "strained"
"Financial" comes from the French word "financier", meaning "to manage money", which is derived from the Old French word "fin", meaning "end" or "payment"
"Strained" comes from the Old French word "estraint", meaning "tight" or "narrow", which is derived from the Latin word "stringere", meaning "to draw tight"
The phrase "financially strained" has been in use since the mid-20th century to describe situations where individuals or organizations are facing financial difficulties
Synonyms
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "financially strained" can be defined as:
- + Having difficulty in paying debts or expenses due to a lack of money
- + Being in a situation where financial resources are insufficient to meet needs or obligations
- + Experiencing financial hardship or difficulty, often due to debt, poverty, or economic downturn
Usage Examples
- The company has been financially strained since the economic downturn, struggling to pay its debts and expenses
- * After losing her job, she found herself financially strained, barely able to make ends meet
- * The family has been financially strained for months, trying to recover from the unexpected medical expenses