stressful
Example Sentences
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In those settings, microbes could rely on sunlight for energy and avoid animals that would otherwise consume them, especially during stressful periods or after mass extinctions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
That desire may be heightened when "social platforms also give us access to horrifying, stressful, violent, and overall negative experiences", she added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Many autistic people require additional time to process verbal information, particularly in stressful or overwhelming situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The Professional Footballers Association said it recognised transfer windows could be stressful and pressurised for players and their families, adding awareness of player wellbeing was "growing within the game".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
For some kids, this was stressful, waiting for their name to be called as the teachers went down the list.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
