Stressed

Pronunciation: /strest/

Definitions of stressed

adjective Stressed is an adjective that describes a feeling of mental or emotional strain or tension.

Example Sentences

A1 I feel stressed about my upcoming exam.

A2 She looked stressed when she couldn't find her keys.

B1 The stressed employee requested a day off to relax.

B2 The project manager was feeling stressed due to tight deadlines.

C1 The stressed atmosphere in the office was palpable as the deadline approached.

C2 Despite feeling stressed, she managed to remain calm and focused during the crisis.

Examples of stressed in a Sentence

formal She appeared quite stressed during the presentation due to the high pressure of the situation.

informal I can tell you're feeling stressed about the upcoming exam, but don't worry, you'll do great!

slang I'm so stressed about this deadline, I need to chill out.

figurative The weight of the world on his shoulders made him feel constantly stressed.

Grammatical Forms of stressed

• past tense: stressed
• plural: stresses
• comparative: more stressed
• superlative: most stressed
• present tense: stress
• future tense: will stress
• perfect tense: have stressed
• continuous tense: is stressing
• singular: stress
• positive degree: stressed
• infinitive: to stress
• gerund: stressing
• participle: stressing

Origin and Evolution of stressed

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stressed' originated from the Latin word 'strictus' meaning drawn tight or compressed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical pressure or strain, the word 'stressed' evolved to also describe psychological or emotional strain in the 20th century.