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
Consider Terpenes: Look for cannabis products containing terpenes like limonene, pinene, and beta-caryophyllene, which have stress-relieving properties
Timing is Key: Plan your microdose schedule around holiday events or stressful situations to maximize its effectiveness.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The martial law declaration, the first such measure in more than four decades, triggered political chaos in an established democracy and major U.S. ally, resulting in 11 uncertain and stressful days for ordinary South Koreans.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
This makes finding a thoughtful holiday gift much less stressful.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday shopping can be stressful when looking for the perfect gift for a frequent traveler.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The martial law declaration, the first such measure in more than four decades, triggered political chaos in an established democracy and major U.S. ally, resulting in 11 uncertain and stressful days for ordinary South Koreans.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
This makes finding a thoughtful holiday gift much less stressful.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday shopping can be stressful when looking for the perfect gift for a frequent traveler.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Weightiness in Its Black and White Cinematography Co-star Nicholas Hoult had his own experience dealing with these difficult scene partners and decided to make the best of it by having fun with some of his fellow players, including Bill Skarsgård, who plays the blood-thirsty creature Count Orlok.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The day of his funeral was an incredibly difficult one for his grieving widow Barbara, their four adult children, including Kordisch Tucker, and his grandchildren.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Justin Baldoni, the film offers a powerful and sobering narrative about how romance colors our vision even in the most trying and terrifying of moments.Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Sean Ono Lennon on Growing Up with 'Good Witch' Yoko Ono — and 'Rebelling' Against Her 'Cosmic, Woo-Woo Stuff' (Exclusive) The press conference was a moment of levity in the midst of a very trying time for the couple.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Stressful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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