under stress

phrase

: 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.

Examples of under stress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because these plants often sit on store shelves longer or are already under stress, Ginsburg recommends inspecting them carefully for pests or signs of disease. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

But power has become a major issue surrounding the project, in a state where the grid is under stress. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

But antibiotics also place bacteria under stress, and that stress can cause bacteria to release more extracellular vesicles carrying inflammatory molecules. — Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for under stress

• abs
• acquiesce
• authoress
• bodiless
• coalesce
• decompress
• dispossess
• faithfulness
• letterpress
• mayoress
• murderess
• nonetheless