stressed

adjective

ˈstrest

: subjected to or affected by stress

The feeling that one must show up for work even if one is too sick, stressed [=stressed-out], or distracted to be productive.—

Paul McFedries

As important as training is to distance running, the time devoted to repair stressed muscles between races is even more crucial.—

Joseph Hall

That translates into a drought, and stressed trees are highly susceptible to beetle infestations.—

Jim Robbins

… the soundscape inside these vehicles, punctuated by mechanical rattles and the groans of stressed metal …—

Chris Knight

Examples of stressed in a Sentence

He was feeling pretty stressed about the deadline. you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing

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Jennifer says that her mom ended up anxious, which made Jennifer feel stressed. —

Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Jan. 2025 West Virginia was the most stressed, followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky. —

Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 19 Jan. 2025 Across generations, 48% of women reported feeling stressed and anxious about their finances in comparison to 38% of men. —

Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 Parents who cannot provide clean diapers often feel stressed and anxious. —

Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stressed