Definition of stressful
: full of or tending to induce stress
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I had a stressful day at work today.
Recent Examples of stressful from the Web
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While that may not seem like much, negotiating the narrow, winding roads and aggressive Italian drivers, especially at night and after some wine, can be stressful.
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Tobore Oweh knows the next six months of her life will be stressful after Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Tuesday.
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The role of being a caregiver can be stressful regardless of your age.
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The numbers show that women in stressful jobs have a 40% greater risk of diabetes and a 60% greater risk of heart disease.
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Paul's advice removed some of that weight by giving me a simple framework to continue moving forward during a very stressful moment.
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The gentle bath is designed to be a more serene and cozy experience for infants (read: a less stressful experience for both baby and parents).
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On stress: The most stressful thing about my job is that the worst-case scenario is really bad.
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Small, but vital, electrical components may need to be replaced, a job that’s more difficult, stressful and time consuming than driving to Home Depot and buying a new microwave.
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First Known Use of stressful
1853
STRESSFUL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of stressful for English Language Learners
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: full of or causing stress : making you feel worried or anxious
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