stressors
noun/ˈstrɛsərz/
Frequency rank: #15,210 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
things that cause stress or pressure on a person.
Example sentence
Work deadlines and financial worries are common stressors that affect mental health.
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