The phrase "beleaguered nation" means a country or nation that is facing a lot of difficulties, challenges, or problems. It suggests that the nation is surrounded by problems and is struggling to overcome them. Full definition
Critics praised it as a timely, heartfelt work that tapped into anxiety about the ongoing recession and the wave of unemployment beleaguering the nation. (theatlantic.com)
Around three weeks or so ago, we first heard about the petro, a new state - sponsored cryptocurrency from the badly beleaguered nation of Venezuela, where right now, people are starving to death. (getrevue.co)
The axe fell on Brazil heading into 2016 as it suffered a downgrade to junk status by Fitch Ratings, heightening the air of crisis as the beleaguered nation grapples with political turmoil and recession. (gfmag.com)