besetting (Meaning)

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besetting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Beset

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Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin.

Financial instability besetting the nation threatened to plunge it into chaos.
Climate change loomed as a persistent besetting issue, posing a grave danger to the environment.
Unfair competition was a besetting problem for small businesses, hindering their growth and profitability.
Bureaucracy emerged as a besetting obstacle for entrepreneurs, slowing down their progress and dampening their enthusiasm.
Ethical dilemmas besetting politicians often led to public distrust and disillusionment.
Systemic racism continued to be a besetting blight on society, perpetuating inequality and social unrest.
Infrastructure deficiencies besetting developing countries hindered economic development and access to essential services.
Lack of access to education remained a besetting challenge for marginalized communities, limiting their opportunities and prospects.
The besetting grievance of unpaid wages caused widespread dissatisfaction and resentment among workers.
Environmental degradation was a besetting concern for future generations, threatening their well-being and quality of life.

of Beset, Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin.

obsessive, impulsive, driven, irrepressible, spontaneous, instinctive, uncontrollable, automatic,compulsive, obsessional

voluntary,wilful, wilful, willful, willful, voluntary, unforced,manageable, controllable, controllable

Financial instability besetting the nation threatened to plunge it into chaos.

Climate change loomed as a persistent besetting issue, posing a grave danger to the environment.

Unfair competition was a besetting problem for small businesses, hindering their growth and profitability.

Bureaucracy emerged as a besetting obstacle for entrepreneurs, slowing down their progress and dampening their enthusiasm.