Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Stressed.
Stressed - as an adjective
Bearing a stress or accent
Example: "An iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in `delay'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accented13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unstressed11Stressed - as an adjective satellite
Suffering severe physical strain or distress
Example: "He dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressed12Stressed - as a verb
To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
Example: "“emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second."
To emphasise (words in speaking).
To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
Example: "I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."
Example Sentences
"She looks stressed and exhausted after working long hours."
"The students were feeling stressed about their upcoming exams."
"He appeared stressed and anxious during the job interview."
"The constant noise from construction work made her feel even more stressed."
"The stressed employees were relieved when the project was finally completed."
Word Game Points
Is STRESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stressed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STRESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stressed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STRESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stressed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
