
Pressure
Emotional Weight
Describes emotional burdens linked to responsibilities or expectations.

Feeling the pressure, she meticulously double-checked her presentation.
Motivational Tool
Can indicate a challenging but positive force that motivates action.

He thrives under pressure and produces his best work.
Avoid Negative Connotation
Avoid using 'pressure' to mean general difficulties unrelated to stress.

Incorrect: The exam was pressure. Correct: The exam was stressful.
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BurdenCoercionDemandForceResponsibilityStrainStressTensionWeight
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