Stressful

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛsfəl/

Definitions of stressful

adjective causing or characterized by stress or anxiety

Example Sentences

A1 My first day at the new job was very stressful.

A2 Taking care of a newborn baby can be quite stressful for new parents.

B1 Preparing for final exams can be a stressful time for students.

B2 Managing a team of employees can be a stressful but rewarding experience.

C1 The pressure of meeting deadlines in a high-stakes project can be extremely stressful.

C2 Dealing with constant scrutiny and criticism in a high-profile position can be mentally and emotionally stressful.

Examples of stressful in a Sentence

formal The high-pressure job can be quite stressful at times.

informal I find dealing with traffic to be really stressful.

slang This situation is hella stressful, man.

figurative The weight of the world on his shoulders was a stressful burden to bear.

Grammatical Forms of stressful

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

Origin and Evolution of stressful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stressful' originated from the Middle English word 'stresse', which came from the Old French word 'estrece' meaning narrowness or oppression.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical pressure or constriction, the word 'stressful' evolved over time to also encompass mental and emotional strain in modern usage.