Definition of stressed
: stressed-out feeling stressed about work
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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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Trump’s version of Republicanism is so popular in that economically stressed county that voters still have Trump signs in their yards, Ferrance said.
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Several factors are to blame for Cape Town's stressed water supply, including a growing population, ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) and a rapidly changing climate.
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The current staff there is already stressed and overworked, often pulling long shifts taking care of people who need full-time supervision and can be violent.
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While this a proud moment for students and parents, many families are stressed about how to pay for school in the fall.
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Stressed cells release ATP and other molecules made by mitochondria into the extracellular space through channels in the cell membrane.
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Children exhibiting these symptoms or who seem preoccupied or stressed about war, fighting or terrorism should be evaluated by a qualified mental health professional.
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As [water] stressed as Israel is, Jordan is even more stressed.
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1973
First Known Use of stressed
1973
STRESSED Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of stressed for English Language Learners
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: feeling very worried or anxious
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: having a lot of physical pressure or force on it
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