Synonyms for

Stressed

Verb / strest / Another word for stressed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling worried or anxious

Synonyms & similar words

accented accent strain try distressed accentuate emphasise punctuate emphasize unstressed stress anxious worried nervous tense edgy frazzled jittery uptight restless uneasy agitated overwhelmed burdened pressured harassed distressed panicked terrified frightened

Synonyms by register

Formal

agitated distressed anxious perturbed

Informal

uptight wound up on edge freaked out bugged out

Literary

harried vexed disquieted

Antonyms

calm relaxed peaceful serene unworried at ease tranquil

Common collocations

  • highly stressed
  • severely stressed
  • feeling stressed
  • stressed out
  • stressed about
  • stressed by
  • chronically stressed

Word family

noun stress
verb stress
adjective stressed
adverb stressfully

Usage note

Often used informally with 'out' (stressed out). Can also be used as a past participle of the verb 'to stress'.

Example sentences

  1. I feel stressed when I have a lot of homework to do.
  2. My mom gets stressed when she has too much work to finish.
  3. The dog seemed stressed when there were a lot of loud noises outside.
  4. I try to take a break when I feel stressed.
  5. Stressed plants need water to survive.

Quotes

  • I'm stressed and depressed, but I'm trying my best.
  • I get stressed out when I think about what I have to do.
  • Stressed is desserts spelled backwards.

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