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stressed

[strest]

stressed Definition

  • 1feeling worried or anxious
  • 2subjected to pressure or tension

Using stressed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stressed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was feeling stressed about the upcoming exam.

  • Example

    He looked stressed and exhausted after working overtime for a week.

  • Example

    The deadline is approaching, and I'm starting to feel stressed.

  • Example

    The constant noise from the construction site is making me feel stressed.

stressed Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stressed

Phrases with stressed

  • to make someone feel very worried or anxious

    Example

    Don't stress out too much about the presentation. You've prepared well.

  • a small ball made of foam or rubber that is squeezed to relieve stress

    Example

    I keep a stress ball on my desk to help me relax during busy workdays.

  • eating food as a way to cope with stress or anxiety

    Example

    I tend to engage in stress eating when I'm feeling overwhelmed.

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Summary: stressed in Brief

The adjective 'stressed' [strest] describes a state of worry or anxiety, often due to pressure or tension. It can be seen in phrases like 'stress out,' which means to make someone feel very worried or anxious, and 'stress ball,' which is a small ball made of foam or rubber that is squeezed to relieve stress. 'Stressed' has formal synonyms like 'anxious' and 'tense,' and informal ones like 'freaked out' and 'on edge.'

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