stressful
word · lemma: stress
/ˈstɹɛsfəɫ/
STRES-fuhl
/stɹˈɛsfəl/
STRES-fuhl
Definition
Causing a lot of mental or emotional pressure and anxiety.
Usage & Nuances
Describes situations, not usually people. Common collocations: "stressful day", "stressful job", "stressful situation". Often paired with "incredibly", "extremely", or "really". Different from "stressed" (how a person feels) vs "stressful" (what causes stress).
Spanish: estresantePortuguese (BR): estressantePortuguese (PT): stressanteChinese (Simplified): 有压力的Chinese (Traditional): 有壓力的Hindi: तनावपूर्णArabic: مُرهقBengali: চাপযুক্ত - স্ট্রেসপূর্ণRussian: стрессовыйJapanese: ストレスの多い - ストレスフルVietnamese: căng thẳngKorean: 스트레스를 주는 - 스트레스받는(환경)Turkish: stresliUrdu: دباؤ والا - پریشانی پیدا کرنے والاIndonesian: penuh stres
Example Sentences
Moving to a new city can be very stressful.
basic
She has a very stressful job at the hospital.
basic
Exams are the most stressful time of the year for students.
basic
Planning a wedding is exciting but incredibly stressful.
natural
I try to avoid stressful conversations right before bed.
natural
The first year of parenthood is rewarding but unbelievably stressful.
natural