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.
Recent Examples on the Web Ambrose recommends stress management techniques such as exercise and mindfulness meditation, which studies have shown may help reduce negative thoughts or unhelpful emotional reactions during stressful periods. Cathy Cassata, Health, 7 June 2024 However, his fellow passengers have since come out to defend him, saying that Corden kept his cool during the stressful situation and his queries to staff reflected their own frustrations. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 But more intense instances of turbulence could create more stressful or dangerous flight experiences for passengers and flight attendants alike. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024 Getting it right can save you time at the airport and make for a less stressful trip overall. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stressful 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Stressful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stressful. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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