Stressful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stressful is an adjective meaning Irritating; causing stress.
Meaning
Irritating; causing stress.
More Meanings
- (of a task) Mentally taxing.
Example Sentences
Whether you need to recover from a stressful day, a strenuous workout or even an injury or surgery, restorative yoga may be just the thing for you.
I have always argued that change becomes stressful and overwhelming only when you've lost any sense of the constancy of your life. You need firm ground to stand on. From there, you can deal with that change.
Synonyms for stressful
Depending on context, synonyms include trying, disagreeable, nerve-wracking, nerve-racking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nerve-racking, nerve-wracking, trying, disagreeable, stressed, distressing.
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