pressured

Definition

Feeling forced or stressed to do something because of outside demands, or having someone push you to act a certain way.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes emotional or mental stress from other people or situations. Common collocations: 'feel pressured', 'pressured into doing something'. It can be passive (someone feels pressured) or active (someone is pressured by others). Not slang; used in both formal and informal contexts.

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