stressful

[US]/ˈstresfl/
[UK]/ˈstresfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. full of pressure.

Phrases & Collocations

stressful situation

Example Sentences

It was an emotionally stressful time for him.

Teaching can be a tiring and stressful job.

After a stressful week, her nerves were in shreds.

A wide range of emotionally stressful events may trigger a relapse.

Objectives: Over the past decade numerous studies have provided evidence that memory for highly stressful events is not "flashbulb" in nature, but mutable.

Practice word therapy—serenity, urbanity, imperturbability, equanimity. Say those powerful, mind-healing words over to yourself every day. Let them recondition your stressful attitudes.

Results: The incidence of stressful ulcer bleeding was high in patients with severe craniocerebral injury.Preventive injection of omeprazole can decline the incidence, while hexadecadrol can increase.

Real-world Examples

Often, a stressful day begins with a stressful morning.

Source: Science in Life

It's not too stressful. We can concentrate.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2015 Collection

Raising children is at least as stressful and demanding as a paying job.

Source: Lean In

So that's presumably quite stressful for you.

Source: "JK Rowling: A Year in the Life"

My freshman year started out predictably stressful for me.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

I am going through a very stressful time.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

In many stressful situations the body's responses can improve our performance.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Corporate life throws up some stressful moments.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Being the new kid is very stressful.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

We all know driving can be stressful.

Source: Portable English Bilingual Edition

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