B1adjectivehealthemotions
US/strest/
UK/strest/
worried and nervous because of problems or too much work
In context
I always feel stressed in the week before my exams.
She's stressed out because she has three deadlines on Friday.
Don't get stressed about small things you can't change.
Words that go with stressed
adjective + preposition
- stressed outWorking two jobs left him stressed out and tired.
- stressed aboutAre you stressed about the interview tomorrow?
verb + adjective
- feel stressedMany office workers feel stressed by long commutes.
- get stressedMy dad gets stressed when he drives in Saigon traffic.
adverb + adjective
- really stressedI was really stressed when my laptop crashed before the presentation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My job is very stressed.Correct: My job is very stressful.