Pronunciation: /strɛs/
noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
A1 I feel stress when I have a lot of homework to do.
A2 Stress can affect both your physical and mental health.
B1 Learning how to manage stress is an important skill.
B2 High levels of stress can lead to burnout if not addressed.
C1 Stress management techniques such as mindfulness can be effective in reducing anxiety.
C2 Chronic stress has been linked to a variety of health problems, including heart disease and depression.
verb to put emphasis on something or to subject to pressure or tension
A1 I stress about my exams.
A2 She stresses over little things.
B1 Managing work and family can stress me out.
B2 He stresses the importance of time management.
C1 The intense pressure of the job stresses her to the limit.
C2 The CEO stresses the need for innovation in the company.
formal High levels of stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health.
informal I've been under a lot of stress lately trying to meet all these deadlines.
slang I can't deal with all this stress, it's driving me crazy!
figurative The weight of the world on his shoulders was like a heavy burden of stress.
stressed
stresses
more stressed
most stressed
stress
will stress
have stressed
is stressing
stress
stressful
to stress
stressing
stressing