Stressed

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛst/

Stressed (adjective)

  1. feeling worried or unable to relax because of problems or pressure.
  2. having more force or importance in speech or writing.

Examples

  • She felt stressed about the upcoming exam.
  • He was stressed due to tight deadlines.

Common collocations: feel stressed, stressed out, stressed environment, stressed syllable, stressed word

Synonyms of Stressed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stressed

  • describing a state of calm
  • describing a peaceful state