Stress

usgb/stres/
noun

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension from difficult situations.

She has been under a lot of stress at work recently.
Visual representation of "stress" - A state of mental or emotional strain or tension from difficult situations

Often appears as...

  • under stress
  • stress management
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Emotional Weight

Stress can carry negative connotations and imply difficulty coping.

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He felt stress over the impending deadlines.
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Caution with 'Under'

'Under stress' implies undergoing stress currently, not having experienced it in the past.

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She is functioning well under stress.
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Stress as a Trigger

'Stress' can be a trigger for action or a catalyst for change.

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The stress of failing exams motivated him to study harder.
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