stressed

/stɹˈɛst/

/ˈstɹɛst/

[adjective]

stressed

[ADJECTIVE]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

suffering severe physical strain or distress

synonyms : distressed

(phonetics) (of a vowel) pronounced with emphasis

synonyms : accented

antonyms : unstressed

Examples

1. Spending time with her family always does Emily the world of good, especially when she's feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

2. Tim was feeling stressed and overwhelmed, which caused him to be off his food and lose interest in eating.

3. When I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I try to remember that patience is a plaster for all sores, and that taking a step back and giving myself time can help to alleviate my anxiety.

4. Our descriptor words, are a little bit more stressed.

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