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   stress

   /stres/

   noun

   • 1. pressure or tension exerted on a material object: "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar" Similar pressuretensionstraintightnesstautnessrare:tensity
   • ▪ the degree of pressure exerted on a material object measured in units of force per unit area.
   • 2. a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances: "he's obviously under a lot of stress" Similar strainpressuretensionnervous tensionworryanxietynervousnesstroubledifficultydistresstraumasufferingpaingriefinformal:hassleOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ something that causes mental strain: "the stresses and strains of public life"
   • ▪ physiological disturbance or damage caused to an organism by adverse circumstances: "in many areas irrigation is warranted to avoid plant stress"
   • 3. particular emphasis or importance: "we should lay greater stress on education" Similar emphasisimportanceweightforceinsistenceweightage
   • ▪ emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration: "normally, the stress falls on the first syllable" Similar emphasisaccentaccentuationbeatictus

   verb

   • 1. give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing: "they stressed the need for reform" Similar emphasizedraw attention tofocus attention onunderlineunderscorepoint upplace emphasis onlay stress onhighlightspotlightturn the spotlight onbring to the foreforegroundaccentuatepress homeimpress on someonemake a point ofdwell onharp onbelaborinsist onrub inOpposite play downunderstate
   • ▪ give emphasis to (a syllable or word) when pronouncing it: "in French, the last syllable is usually stressed" Similar place the emphasis ongive emphasis toemphasizeplace the accent on
   • 2. subject to pressure or tension: "this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints"
   • 3. cause mental or emotional strain or tension in: "I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before" Similar overstretchovertaxpush to the limitpressurizepressureburdenmake tensecause to feel mental/emotional strainworryupsetdistressharassinformal:hassle
   • ▪ become tense or anxious; worry: informal "don't stress—there's plenty of time to get a grip on the situation"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting hardship or force exerted on a person for the purpose of compulsion): shortening of distress, or partly from Old French estresse ‘narrowness, oppression’, based on Latin strictus ‘drawn tight’ (see strict).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stressless adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRESSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. UK informal uk / ˈstres.i / us / ˈstres.i / Add to word list. worried and nervous: He's been stressy all day. making you feel worried and nervous: I've had a very stressy week. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Anxious and worried. (all) hot and bothered idiom. aflutter. agitated. angsty. anxious. fretfully. frightened. fuss.

3. www.who.int › news-room › questions-and-answersStress - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 17, 2022 · What is stress? How does stress affect us? What are the signs of stress? Does everyone respond to stress the same way? Should we expect to be stressed in difficult situations? I am feeling stressed, does that mean I cannot work? How can I manage stress?

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5. www.verywellmind.com › stress-and-health-3145086What Is Stress? Symptoms, Causes, Impact, Treatment, Coping

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or mental strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRESSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Informal displaying or characterized by stress.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stressStress Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRESS is constraining force or influence. How to use stress in a sentence.

8. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthWhat is stress? - Mind

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   Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. When we experience stress, it can be as: An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › stressy_adjstressy, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective stressy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.