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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With every promotion comes a weightier title, higher salary, and fresh set of stressors. Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 To help reduce these stressors and make the most of their money, here are four ways women can take action to build long-term wealth: 1. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024 According to Our Editors By Charlie Hobbs While the next month or two will offer you a little bit of temporary respite from recent stressors, beneath it all is a sense of being in limbo. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 Experts say fall warming can impact leaves’ vibrancy and delay leaf change, putting them at risk of frost damage and other stressors. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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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