stress
stress
mental strain
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stress belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stress synonyms
What's the difference between stress / pressure / tension / anxiety / distress / overload
external demands or expectations that push someone to act, often a cause of stress
He works well under pressure.
There was a lot of tension in the meeting.
intense or persistent worry and fear, often more emotional and internal than general stress
She suffers from anxiety about her health.
acute suffering, severe anxiety or pain; often more intense or formal than general stress
The family was in distress after the accident.
excessive amount of work or information that exceeds coping capacity; often a cause of stress
The students suffered from information overload during the course.
feeling jittery or uneasy; usually milder and more temporary than anxiety
He felt a wave of nervousness before speaking.
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How to pronounce stress and what this word means
stress means stress. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stress
/ˈstrɛs/
stress translation
stress
stress transcription
/ˈstrɛs/, /ˈstrɛs/
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stress meaning: what does it mean?
mental strain
stress pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stress is pronounced as /ˈstrɛs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is stress part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, stress can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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