Meaning & use
stressful
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Causing mental or emotional strain or tension.
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Moving to a new city while starting a new job was incredibly stressful.
Doctors warn that a stressful lifestyle can contribute to heart disease.
A note on using this word
One of the most common words for describing pressure in daily life, work, and health contexts.
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relaxingcalming
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