Emotional Wellness Terms

noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from anxiety or stress

• The presentation was met with a sense of nervous tension as the audience waited for the speaker to begin.
• I could feel the nervous tension in the room before the big announcement was made.
• There was so much nervous tension in the air, you could cut it with a knife.
• The nervous tension between the two rival teams was palpable on the field.

noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

verb to put emphasis on something or to subject to pressure or tension

• High levels of stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health.
• I've been under a lot of stress lately trying to meet all these deadlines.
• I can't deal with all this stress, it's driving me crazy!
• The weight of the world on his shoulders was like a heavy burden of stress.