stressful
adjective/ˈstrɛsfəl/
Frequency rank: #4,916 most common English word
Meaning
causing mental or emotional stress; full of pressure or worry.
Example sentence
Moving to a new city can be a very stressful experience.
Synonyms & related words
- overwhelming
- taxing
- demanding
- difficult
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