as in difficult
full of or causing stress; making you feel worried or anxious
I had a stressful day at work today. a stressful situation
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Recent Examples of stressful
When the news is stressful and anxiety is high, the best managers adopt a more flexible and thoughtful leadership style.
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Liz Fosslien, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2024
The car ride alone can be a stressful experience, especially for cats.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
All too often, those big-ticket journeys get pushed back in favor of less stressful, closer-to-home trips.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
But for many neurodivergent people, small talk is more stressful than delivering a major presentation.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Liz Fosslien, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2024
The car ride alone can be a stressful experience, especially for cats.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
All too often, those big-ticket journeys get pushed back in favor of less stressful, closer-to-home trips.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
But for many neurodivergent people, small talk is more stressful than delivering a major presentation.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressful
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s reelection augurs two trends in U.S. foreign policy that will be difficult to reverse.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Yankees never had the lead at any point in any game of the Series. Dodgers Dodgers overcome ‘most trying year’ to defeat Mets and reach the World Series Oct. 21, 2024 Memorable moment: Sandy Koufax strikes out a then-World Series record 15 Yankees in Game 1.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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It’s also been a trying few weeks for the Southeastern United States.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Stressful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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