Learn how to use the comparative “more stressed” and superlative “most stressed” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “tressed”?

The comparative form of “tressed” is “more stressed”.

Example

Working two jobs is more stressful than working one job.

Example

Preparing for a presentation is more stressful than attending a meeting.

What is the superlative form of “tressed”?

The superlative form of “tressed” is “most stressed”.

Example

Among all the exams, the final exam is the most stressful.

Example

Moving to a new city was the most stressful experience of my life.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "stressed" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more stressed" and "most stressed" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of stress.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Stressed" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more stressed”

more anxious

Used to describe a higher level of worry or unease.

Example

Waiting for the test results is more anxious than taking the test.

more burdened

Used to indicate a greater sense of pressure or responsibility.

Example

Managing multiple projects is more burdened than managing a single project.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most stressed”

most anxious

Used to describe the highest level of worry or unease.

Example

The waiting period before the surgery was the most anxious time for me.

most burdened

Used to indicate the greatest sense of pressure or responsibility.

Example

Taking care of a newborn baby is the most burdened phase of parenting.

Using than with comparative “more stressed”

When using the comparative form "more stressed" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Working two jobs is more stressful than working one job." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of stress in "working two jobs" is higher than the level of stress in "working one job."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more stressed” and “most stressed” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Work

  Meeting tight deadlines is more stressful than having a flexible schedule.

  Meeting tight deadlines is more stressful than having a flexible schedule.

• 2. Education

  Preparing for final exams is the most stressful part of the semester.

  Preparing for final exams is the most stressful part of the semester.

• 3. Relationships

  Dealing with conflicts is more stressful than enjoying harmonious interactions.

  Dealing with conflicts is more stressful than enjoying harmonious interactions.

• 4. Life Events

  Planning a wedding can be the most stressful experience for some people.

  Planning a wedding can be the most stressful experience for some people.

Related idioms and phrases

Pulling your hair out

To be extremely stressed or frustrated.

Example

I've been pulling my hair out trying to meet all the deadlines.

On edge

Feeling tense, anxious, or nervous.

Example

The constant noise had me on edge all day.