stressful

adjective

stress·​ful ˈstres-fəl How to pronounce stressful (audio)
: full of or tending to induce stress
stressfully adverb

Examples of stressful in a Sentence

I had a stressful day at work today.
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The stressful nature of such a work environment can cause anxiety. Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Most clinics offer all-inclusive packages that cover accommodation and transportation, transforming what could be a stressful medical trip into something closer to a comfortable short stay. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 Strategies to minimize stress include the following: Be aware of stressful messaging and over-exposure to negativity. Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stressful 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stressful was in 1846

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“Stressful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stressful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stressful

adjective
stress·​ful ˈstres-fəl How to pronounce stressful (audio)
: full of or tending to cause stress
stressfully adverb

Medical Definition

stressful

adjective
stress·​ful ˈstres-fəl How to pronounce stressful (audio)
: full of or subject to stress
stressful situations
stressfully adverb
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