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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Pay off debt strategically Debt can be a significant stressor and will drain you of wealth. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Every physician should have the strategies and skills needed to be well despite the inevitable stressors of our careers. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 Free radicals are harmful compounds that form in response to exposure to pollution, UV rays (sunlight), and other stressors. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Dec. 2024 From property division in one of the most expensive real estate markets to custody arrangements in a bustling urban environment, navigating a divorce in NYC today requires a nuanced approach. COVID-19 forced couples into close quarters, often exacerbating existing issues and creating new stressors. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024 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 2 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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