under stress

idiom

: dealing with something that causes worry or anxiety
I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under a lot of stress at work lately.

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If the mouth is full of inflammation, bacteria, or pain, the body and brain are constantly under stress. Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 And Practice Under Pressure Nervousness arises when the amygdala triggers a fight-or-flight response, increasing cortisol and impairing cognitive function, while the prefrontal cortex struggles under stress. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 They were adopted as a pair, but sometimes, even the strongest bonds can break under stress. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 This aluminum gives the keyboard a nice rigidity that keeps it from flexing under stress. PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under stress

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“Under stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20stress. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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