Synonyms of stressful

stressful

adjective

as in difficult

full of or causing stress; making you feel worried or anxious

I had a stressful day at work today.

a stressful situation

Related Words

• difficult
• tough
• trying
• hard
• rough
• complicated
• challenging
• exhausting
• burdensome
• oppressive
• onerous
• arduous
• strenuous
• laborious
• grueling
• complex
• tight
• serious
• sweaty
• problematic
• tricky
• labored
• rigorous
• bruising
• severe
• taxing
• formidable
• demanding
• troublesome
• effortful
• backbreaking
• uphill
• testing
• toilsome
• herculean
• heavy
• annoying
• irksome
• exacting
• stubborn
• intricate
• murderous
• elusive
• tall
• abstract
• painful
• involved
• thorny
• insoluble
• vexatious
• killer
• hellacious
• abstruse
• bothersome
• ticklish
• stiff
• recondite
• opaque
• distressing
• grim
• knotty
• hairy
• rugged
• spiny
• pick-and-shovel
• stringent
• brutal
• moiling
• Augean
• cruel
• grievous
• strict
• inhuman

Dissimilar Words

• manageable
• clear
• uncomplicated
• elementary
• achievable
• smooth
• gentle
• relaxed
• painless
• easy
• comforting
• doable
• soothing
• simple
• light
• cheap
• soft
• mindless
• effortless
• undemanding
• facile

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stressful

According to Michaels, 60% of those who celebrate the holiday season expect December to be stressful—the top concerns include going over budget and finding the perfect gifts for everyone on their list. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2026

When tax becomes part of regular financial management, year-end preparation becomes less stressful and more predictable. — Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Women caregivers are more likely than men to describe caregiving as emotionally stressful and are more likely to report physical strain from it. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Juggling multiple bags can be stressful and add to an already chaotic travel day, which is why Steves recommends limiting your luggage lineup to one. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026