B1adjectivehealthwork
US/ˈstres.fəl/
UK/ˈstres.fəl/
causing worry and pressure that makes you feel tense
In context
Moving to a new city can be a very stressful experience.
She has a stressful job in an emergency room.
Exam weeks are the most stressful time of the year for students.
Words that go with stressful
adjective + noun
- stressful jobA stressful job can affect your sleep.
- stressful situationStay calm in a stressful situation.
- stressful experienceLosing a wallet abroad is a stressful experience.
- stressful dayAfter a stressful day, I just want to rest.
adjective + preposition
- stressful forInterviews can be very stressful for shy people.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very stressful at work.Correct: I am very stressed at work.