stressor

noun

stress·​or ˈstre-sər How to pronounce stressor (audio) -ˌsȯr How to pronounce stressor (audio)
: a stimulus that causes stress

Examples of stressor in a Sentence

Credit card debt is a major stressor in her life.
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Specifically designed to shield your skin from environmental stressors like pollutants and free radicals—culprits behind premature aging, dullness, and inflammation—this toner does more than refresh. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025 Their new 350-acre campus, featuring childcare facilities, exercise trails, and other amenities, is designed to build community and alleviate various common stressors. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 But couples face stressors throughout the lifespan: A transcontinental move, a change of career, an illness or loss, and a looming empty nest can and will be make-or-break moments for couples who have not been investing in their resilience all along. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 And, beyond medication, identifying individuals with a higher genetic risk of developing depression could be preemptively armed with specific techniques to better manage stressors – one of the many triggers of the condition. New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stressor 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stressor was in 1950

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“Stressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stressor. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

stressor

noun
stress·​or ˈstres-ər How to pronounce stressor (audio) -ˌȯ(ə)r How to pronounce stressor (audio)
: a stimulus that causes stress
psychological stressors
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