as in difficult
full of or causing stress; making you feel worried or anxious
I had a stressful day at work today. a stressful situation
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Recent Examples of stressful
Consider Terpenes: Look for cannabis products containing terpenes like limonene, pinene, and beta-caryophyllene, which have stress-relieving properties
Timing is Key: Plan your microdose schedule around holiday events or stressful situations to maximize its effectiveness.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The martial law declaration, the first such measure in more than four decades, triggered political chaos in an established democracy and major U.S. ally, resulting in 11 uncertain and stressful days for ordinary South Koreans.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
This makes finding a thoughtful holiday gift much less stressful.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday shopping can be stressful when looking for the perfect gift for a frequent traveler.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The martial law declaration, the first such measure in more than four decades, triggered political chaos in an established democracy and major U.S. ally, resulting in 11 uncertain and stressful days for ordinary South Koreans.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
This makes finding a thoughtful holiday gift much less stressful.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday shopping can be stressful when looking for the perfect gift for a frequent traveler.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressful
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An at least 200-year-old celebration of French and Mediterranean cuisine, macarons are renowned as the ‘impossible dessert,’ a result of the notoriously involved and difficult baking process.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The manual entry of damage to structures like bridges used to be very expensive and time-consuming, a complex process made even more difficult by the fact that data entry and analysis are performed by both the agency’s own staff and external companies.Stephanie Glenk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In December, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center made the tough decision to no longer send avalanche experts to Seeley Lake to test the snowpack.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Justin Baldoni, the film offers a powerful and sobering narrative about how romance colors our vision even in the most trying and terrifying of moments.Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Sean Ono Lennon on Growing Up with 'Good Witch' Yoko Ono — and 'Rebelling' Against Her 'Cosmic, Woo-Woo Stuff' (Exclusive) The press conference was a moment of levity in the midst of a very trying time for the couple.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Stressful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressful. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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