stressed out
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That hit a chord with stressed-out youth struggling in China's highly competitive job market and sluggish economy.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
In the new Hulu comedy, Zahn plays Jake Hudson, the stressed-out head coach of the fictional South Georgia Catfish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
One of p53’s roles is to orchestrate cellular senescence, telling stressed-out, unruly cells to stop dividing before they cause problems.
From Science Magazine • May 16, 2024
Like today's UAW under the leadership of Shawn Fain, the stressed-out controllers were looking for a four-day work week.
From Salon • Sep. 21, 2023
It’s stressful, and exhausting, and then no one can get back to sleep and you’re all stressed-out zombies the next day.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
![]()