stressed
word · lemma: stress
/ˈstɹɛst/
strest
/stɹˈɛst/
strest
Definition
Feeling worried, tense, or under pressure, especially because of difficult or demanding situations.
Usage & Nuances
'Stressed' is informal and common for talking about emotions. Often paired with 'out' in 'stressed out.' Used for mental/emotional states, not physical stress on objects. Common in 'feel stressed,' 'get stressed,' or 'I'm so stressed.' Don't confuse with 'stressful' (describes things, not people).
Spanish: estresado - agobiadoPortuguese (BR): estressadoPortuguese (PT): stressadoChinese (Simplified): 有压力的 - 紧张的Chinese (Traditional): 有壓力的 - 緊張的Hindi: तनावग्रस्तArabic: مُتوتر - مُجهَدBengali: চিন্তিত - দুশ্চিন্তাগ্রস্তRussian: взволнованный - напряжённыйJapanese: ストレスを感じている - ストレスがたまっているVietnamese: căng thẳngKorean: 스트레스를 받는 - 스트레스가 많은Turkish: stresliUrdu: پریشان - دباؤ میںIndonesian: stres - tertekan
Example Sentences
I'm very stressed about my exams.
basic
She feels stressed at work every day.
basic
Just talking about it makes me stressed!
natural
If you're stressed, try to relax and breathe deeply.
basic
I’ve been so stressed lately that I can’t sleep at night.
natural
Whenever I have too much to do, I get really stressed.
natural