stressful
adjective
stress·ful
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Definition of stressful
: full of or tending to induce stress
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Other Words from stressful
stressfully
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Examples of stressful in a Sentence
I had a stressful day at work today.
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As much as literally anyone who gets zits could benefit from having some Mighty Patches on hand, this particular freebie is specifically for students — a way to make going back to school a little less stressful. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Hero Cosmetics Is Giving Away Free Acne Patches to Students — Here’s How to Get Yours," 20 Aug. 2019 The Oregon Department of Transportation suggests that other forms of travel could be quicker or at least less stressful, including using TriMet’s Green Line that runs parallel to the I-205 closure. — oregonlive.com, "Portland metro Thursday traffic: ODOT closes I-205 northbound for weekend paving beginning Friday night," 1 Aug. 2019 The whole process is stressful enough, and letting the pros take care of everything takes away a lot of the anxiety. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, "The 10 Commandments for Hiring Movers, According to a Pro," 17 July 2019 But fear not: There are ways to make the ordeal a lot less stressful, thanks to flight tracker apps that do a heck of a lot more than just keep tabs on your plane. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Flight Tracker Apps That'll Make Your Next Trip Less Stressful," 9 July 2019 Both trucks can display up to 15 camera views to make trailering less stressful. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Chevy adds new 460 lb.-ft. Duramax to 2020 Silverado 1500 lineup," 2 July 2019 If your pet is afraid of loud noises, taking a few extra steps could help make your pet’s holiday at home less stressful. — Other Voices, cleveland.com, "Cleveland APL Pet Tip: Keep your pets safe this 4th of July (Community Voices)," 27 June 2019 Hair loss and balding isn’t just a male problem, but that doesn’t make the reality of it any less stressful for women. — Lisa Fogarty, Harper's BAZAAR, "Biotin Is in Every Hair Growth Pill. But Does it Even Work?," 22 May 2019 To make your search less stressful, start by ID'ing the latest bridal trends. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "The 4 Major Wedding Dress Trends for 2019," 6 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stressful.' 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 stressful
stressful
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of stressful
: full of or causing stress : making you feel worried or anxious
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stressful
adjective
stress·ful
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Medical Definition of stressful
: full of or subject to stress
stressful situations
Other Words from stressful
stressfully
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