Synonyms of stressed-out

stressed-out

adjective

ˈstrest-ˈau̇t 

as in stressed

suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress

the demands of this job are enough to make anyone stressed-out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stressed
• tired
• nervous
• exhausted
• on the rack
• shell-shocked
• angry
• troubled
• annoyed
• upset
• irritated
• burned-out
• exasperated
• unnerved
• disturbed
• agitated
• knackered
• perturbed
• unstrung
• aggravated
• unmanned
• worn-out
• tense
• uneasy
• undone
• edgy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rested
• relaxed
• carefree
• laid-back
• unconcerned
• lighthearted
• happy-go-lucky
• devil-may-care

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stressed-out

The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026

The Guy, as Sinclair is known on the show, sells to everyone, stressed-out 20-something assistant and cross-dressing stay-at-home dad alike, witnessing their private joys and pains and shortcomings and judging no one. — Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026

The remake will center on a top Asian talent agency, where a team of savvy and stressed-out agents juggle superstar clients, personal chaos, and industry politics. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025

Some parents have gone so far as to make gift bags to pass out to their fellow passengers as a pre-apology for a crying baby—a totally unnecessary gesture that forces stressed-out parents to take responsibility for the emotional reactions of adults who should be able to control themselves. — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Sep. 2025

Having a pet also encourages responsibility, and children may also be generally happier, healthier and less stressed-out. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

One of those three is Judy Greer’s stressed-out, grieving Sophie, a long-term care nurse living with her 11-year-old daughter, Riley (Faithe Herman) in East Los Angeles. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023