stressed

adjective

ˈstrest 

: subjected to or affected by stress

The feeling that one must show up for work even if one is too sick, stressed [=stressed-out], or distracted to be productive.

—Paul McFedries

As important as training is to distance running, the time devoted to repair stressed muscles between races is even more crucial.

—Joseph Hall

That translates into a drought, and stressed trees are highly susceptible to beetle infestations.

—Jim Robbins

… the soundscape inside these vehicles, punctuated by mechanical rattles and the groans of stressed metal …

—Chris Knight

Synonyms

• shell-shocked
• stressed-out

Examples of stressed in a Sentence

He was feeling pretty stressed about the deadline.

you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing

Recent Examples on the Web

Everybody was very stressed, especially the crew, who fortunately were very serious about it. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2024

Collaboration boosts energy, creativity, and productivity, leading to happier, less stressed, and more engaged employees. —Big Think, 20 June 2024

Among those who were at least somewhat stressed, about half said their food and beverage choices suffered as a result. —Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024

Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stressed

• stressed been
• stressed BIN
• stressed-out