Definition of stressful
: full of or tending to induce stress
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Examples of stressful in a Sentence
I had a stressful day at work today.
Recent Examples of stressful from the Web
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Stress fracture not stressful for Adams Josh Adams, the former Notre Dame power back, might have been the undrafted free agent whose signing most interested Eagles fans.
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Sending your crated animal as luggage is often less expensive and stressful for both of you.
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School dances can be stressful for students whose families don't have the money to buy a dress.
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The scene is especially stressful for Harry and Ginny’s middle son, Albus Severus, who is struggling with the attention his literal world-saving father gets.
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Decreasing the number of passengers lugging bags makes boarding faster and less stressful for all.
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The study, published in December, said collars could be more stressful for livestock—in the learning phase—than electric fences are because animals can see a fence and therefore avoid it.
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All that can be imposing and stressful for a little guy or gal that just learned to poop and pee on command.
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The simple act of entering a car has remained stressful for them.
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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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