stressor
noun
stress·or
| \ ˈstre-sər
, -ˌsȯr\
, -ˌsȯr\
Definition of stressor
: a stimulus that causes stress
Examples of stressor in a Sentence
Credit card debt is a major stressor in her life.
Recent Examples on the Web
The lack of beds at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute is an additional stressor. — Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, "Dunleavy budget vetoes will mean a sharp increase in people living in camps and cars, service providers say," 20 July 2019 While their new gig comes with a few stressors, for the most part, Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers actually start the season as completely average, everyday people. — Kelsea Stahler, refinery29.com, "Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer & Charlie Heaton Respond To Fans Who Still Ship Steve & Nancy," 5 July 2019 But since his detention in May, medication changes, lack of therapy and increased stressors caused him to miss two court dates after he was placed in medical observation for expressing suicidal thoughts. — Los Angeles Times, "ICE provides ‘deplorable’ healthcare to detained immigrants, advocates allege in massive lawsuit," 19 Aug. 2019 In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in calming colors but also minimizing stressors and optimizing conditions for a restful night. — Eustacia Huen, Twin Cities, "Can’t sleep? You probably need to make these changes.," 9 Aug. 2019 Other times, in particular with cats in captivity, the animals will attack because of various stressors. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "Lioness Eats Her Two Newborn Cubs at German Zoo: 'This Is a Kind of Natural Behavior'," 8 Aug. 2019 In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in calming colors but also minimizing stressors and optimizing conditions for a restful night. — Eustacia Huen, Washington Post, "How to create a sleep-friendly bedroom," 7 Aug. 2019 First, figure out what environmental and lifestyle stressors negatively impact your complexion. — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, "How to Soothe and Calm Facial Redness for Good," 26 July 2019 Over time the women learned not to take criticism personally and to identify stressors and triggers. — Joan Niesen, SI.com, "Meet the Vanderquigs: How the Chicago Sky Stars Make Their Unique Relationship Work," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stressor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stressor
stressor
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stressor
: something that makes you worried or anxious : a source of stress
See the full definition for stressor in the English Language Learners Dictionary
stressor
noun
stress·or
| \ ˈstres-ər
, -ˌȯ(ə)r
\
, -ˌȯ(ə)r
\
Medical Definition of stressor
: a stimulus that causes stress
psychological stressors