
Stress
Emotional Weight
Stress can carry negative connotations and imply difficulty coping.

He felt stress over the impending deadlines.
Caution with 'Under'
'Under stress' implies undergoing stress currently, not having experienced it in the past.

She is functioning well under stress.
Stress as a Trigger
'Stress' can be a trigger for action or a catalyst for change.

The stress of failing exams motivated him to study harder.
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AnxietyBurdenDistressPressureResponsibilityStrainTensionWorry
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