stressful
gb/stɹˈɛsfəl/ us/stɹˈɛsfəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 8400
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
causing worry, strain, or tension
Making you feel very worried, nervous, or under pressure.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is stressful
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often say *"I am stressful"* when they mean *"I am stressed"*. Use **stressful** to describe things that cause stress (a stressful day, a stressful job) and **stressed** to describe how a person feels (I feel stressed, I am very stressed today). Also avoid using **stressful** before a person unless you mean they cause stress for others (e.g., *a stressful boss* means a boss who makes you feel stressed).
Synonymes
tense (Often describes a situation full of nervous feeling or suspense, not always long-lasting pressure like 'stressful'.)
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taxing (Sounds slightly more formal and focuses on how tiring or demanding something is, not only on the emotional worry.)
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nerve-racking (More informal and stronger; suggests extreme nervousness or fear, often in a short, intense situation.)
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demanding (Focuses on how much effort or time something needs; it can be stressful but not always emotionally worrying.)
Antonymes
relaxing (Describes something that helps you rest and feel calm, the opposite of creating stress.)
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calm (Describes a peaceful situation without pressure, tension, or strong emotion.)
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stress-free (Direct opposite; describes something with no stress or pressure at all.)
Collocations
stressful job
|stressful situation
|stressful day
|stressful time
|stressful environment
|stressful experience
Thèmes
emotions
|health
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Starting a new job can be very stressful, especially in the first few weeks.
- The last few months have been extremely stressful for her because of family problems.
- Driving in heavy traffic every day is one of the most stressful parts of his life.
- Exams are always stressful, even when you feel well prepared.
- Working in an emergency room is incredibly stressful but also rewarding.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This week is very stressful for me at work.
- Moving to a new country can be stressful.
- The interview was stressful, but I did my best.
- It is stressful when you have too many emails.
- Final exams are stressful for many students.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
stressful
API
GB/stɹˈɛsfəl/
US/stɹˈɛsfəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
stress - ful (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (stress)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: stressful
Famille de mots
Expressions
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