adj
stressful
STREHS-fuhl
adj
1
Causing worry or strain; mentally or emotionally demanding.
"Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences people go through."
How to Use Stressful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that causes stress or pressure.
Common pairings
stressful situation
stressful job
less stressful
Word Forms
more stressful comparative, most stressful superlative
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Etymology
From "stress" plus the adjective suffix "-ful."