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

Synonyms

• shell-shocked
• stressed-out

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Beauty launched a shimmer-free gel that has squalane to soothe stressed skin. —Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024

If a parent is feeling stressed and overwhelmed, the idea of making a change may seem even more stressful and overwhelming. —Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stressed

• stressed been
• stressed BIN
• stressed-out