stressful

Word parts

stress + -ful

Pronunciation

• enPR: strĕs'fəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈstrɛsfəl/

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Adjective

Positive stressful

Comparative more stressful

Superlative most stressful

1. If something is stressful, it is causing mental or emotional stress.

   Examinations can be stressful for the students.

Related words

• stress