Stress And Coping Mechanisms

verb past tense of the verb 'daze', meaning to stun or overwhelm with a blow or shock

adjective having a confused or stunned state of mind

• After the accident, the victim appeared dazed and disoriented.
• When he woke up from his nap, he looked dazed and confused.
• She was so dazed after the concert, she couldn't even remember where she parked her car.
• The unexpected news left her feeling emotionally dazed and overwhelmed.

adverb impatiently

• She waited impatiently for the results of the experiment to come in.
• He tapped his foot impatiently while waiting for his friend to arrive.
• I was checking my phone every two minutes, waiting impatiently for her text.
• The city buzzed impatiently with anticipation for the upcoming festival.

noun a feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

adjective causing annoyance, frustration, or worry

• The constant delays in the project were a source of vexation for the team.
• It's really starting to annoy me, all this vexation over such a small issue.
• I'm so over this vexation, it's driving me crazy.
• Her constant criticism was like a never-ending vexation on my soul.

noun a person who is excessively or chronically anxious or uneasy

adjective describing someone who is anxious or uneasy

• The nervous Nellie in the group always double checks everything before making a decision.
• Don't be such a nervous Nellie, everything will be fine.
• She's such a nervous Nellie, always worrying about every little thing.
• Being a nervous Nellie won't help you in this situation, you need to stay calm and focused.