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

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

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Parents who cannot provide clean diapers often feel stressed and anxious. —

Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 Emotions: Your emotional state can cause a higher heart rate when stressed, scared, or angry than when calm. —

Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025 Cuttings taken from healthy, non-flowering plants are more likely to root than cuttings from stressed plants. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025 Other factors that influence this decision are the human's body language (dogs usually prefer people who can provide them with comfort over those who are overly stressed), specific personality traits, age and gender. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stressed