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stressed

stressed

Meaning of stressed

under pressure

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British English/ˈstrɛst/
American English/ˈstrɛst/
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stressed with German translation

stressed usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She felt stressed after three exams in one week.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

If you are stressed, take a short walk to relax.

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stressed belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stressedgestresst
kindfreundlich
smartintelligent
quietleise
boringlangweilig
lazyfaul
angrywütend

stressed synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between stressed / anxious / nervous / tense / overwhelmed / frazzled

🇬🇧English

focuses on worry or dread rather than general strain

B2Very Often

I'm anxious about the phone call I have to make.

🇬🇧English

often short-term, jittery or apprehensive feeling

B1Very Often

He felt nervous before speaking to the crowd.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes physical muscle tension or a stiff, strained mood

B2Often

The meeting was tense and awkward.

O
🇬🇧English
overwhelmed

stronger than 'stressed' — implies too much to handle

B2Often

She felt overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork.

F
🇬🇧English
frazzled

informal; suggests being mentally exhausted and a bit disorganized

B2Rarely

I'm completely frazzled after looking after the kids all day.

W
🇬🇧English
worried

focuses on concern about a particular issue or outcome

B1Very Often

I'm worried about his health.

P
🇬🇧English
pressured

stresses the external influence or force causing stress

B2Often

He felt pressured to finish the project quickly.

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How to pronounce stressed and what this word means

stressed means stressed. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce stressed

/ˈstrɛst/

stressed translation

stressed

stressed examples

She felt stressed after three exams in one week.

stressed transcription

/ˈstrɛst/, /ˈstrɛst/

Questions about this word

stressed meaning: what does it mean?

under pressure

stressed pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

stressed is pronounced as /ˈstrɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

stressed definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She felt stressed after three exams in one week. Translation: Она была в стрессе после трёх экзаменов за одну неделю.

Is stressed part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, stressed can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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