stressful

adjective

stress·ful ˈstres-fəl

Synonyms of stressful next

: full of or tending to induce stress

stressfully

ˈstres-fə-lē

adverb

Example Sentences

I had a stressful day at work today.

Recent Examples on the Web There have already been multiple documentaries about the mounting panic during COVID-19’s first few months, but this one is less about big-picture fears than about the little inconveniences that made life so stressful. —

Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023 Plus, the pods are easy to use and mess-free, making laundry day a little less stressful. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023 Spending too much time virtually socializing can also make real-life interactions more stressful. —

Amanda Macmillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023 While getting married is an exciting milestone for any couple, preparing for the event can be a little stressful. —

Amanda Prahl, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023 More than just a simple digital thermometer, this wired probe can make cooking less stressful. —

Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate PORTLAND — The Golden State Warriors’ final regular-season game could have been stressful. —

C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2023 Perfectionism is just a layer of anxiety telling you things are really high stakes and stressful. —

Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023 But the gritty Demas Tavern could get stressful. —

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