stressed-out

adjective

ˈstrest-ˈau̇t 

: suffering from high levels of physical or especially psychological stress

Synonyms of stressed-out

• stressed

Examples of stressed-out in a Sentence

the demands of this job are enough to make anyone stressed-out

Recent Examples on the Web

The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026

The Guy, as Sinclair is known on the show, sells to everyone, stressed-out 20-something assistant and cross-dressing stay-at-home dad alike, witnessing their private joys and pains and shortcomings and judging no one. — Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026

The remake will center on a top Asian talent agency, where a team of savvy and stressed-out agents juggle superstar clients, personal chaos, and industry politics. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025

Some parents have gone so far as to make gift bags to pass out to their fellow passengers as a pre-apology for a crying baby—a totally unnecessary gesture that forces stressed-out parents to take responsibility for the emotional reactions of adults who should be able to control themselves. — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Sep. 2025

Having a pet also encourages responsibility, and children may also be generally happier, healthier and less stressed-out. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

One of those three is Judy Greer’s stressed-out, grieving Sophie, a long-term care nurse living with her 11-year-old daughter, Riley (Faithe Herman) in East Los Angeles. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stressed-out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

stressed-out

adjective

ˈstrest-ˈau̇t

: suffering from high levels of physical or especially psychological stress