STRESSED Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈstrest

Definition of stressed

as in tired

suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing

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verb

past tense of stress

as in worried

to experience concern or anxiety the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong

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as in emphasized

to make more apparent his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along

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as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on the doctor stressed the importance of exercise

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Recent Examples of stressed

Adjective

With the fifth and final season of The Bear premiering on Hulu, there's no shortage of chaos for the show's perpetually stressed chefs. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Verb

This latest twist in the NDA saga follows claims that the extreme secrecy surrounding Swift and Kelce’s big day is leaving many guests stressed and frustrated. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 Jolley stressed the importance of keeping the Health and Human Services appropriations staff apprised of the agency's finances. — Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stressed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressed

Adjective

Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Pugh is tired of seeing her mom suffer by no fault of her own.

— Bryant Reed, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of tired

Verb

The officials said the US worried that Israel might assassinate Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliamentary speaker who is leading negotiations with the US, or Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has also been a public face of the talks.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
That was not enough for investors worried about free cash flow and Meta’s reliance on a narrow, economically sensitive revenue stream.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of worried

Verb

Since Craig Breslow took over as chief baseball officer the club has instead emphasized college pitchers, particularly big-bodied flamethrowers out of the SEC.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
And, following his death, Anixter’s family also emphasized just how deeply baseball shaped his life.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of emphasized

Verb

Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.

— Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of highlighted

Verb

The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of reinforced

Adjective

At Clis boutique in Melrose Park, owner Jeimmy Espina is nervous and overwhelmed by the number of dead and injured in her home country.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Apple head honchos are nervous about cybersecurity – and one reason might be a recent supply chain attack on supplier Tata, the largest Indian company of its kind to ink a partnership with the front-running American smartphone company.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of nervous

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