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stressed

UK
/strest/
US
/stɹɛst/
stressedpast participle
UK
/strest/
US
/strest/
Used to describe something that has been subjected to stress, often in technical contexts.
Translations
sollicitéSe dit d’un matériau ou d’un objet soumis à une contrainte, une pression ou une tension.
The stressed metal plate began to deform under the weight.
La plaque métallique sollicitée a commencé à se déformer sous le poids.
Definitions
Having been subjected to stress, pressure, or strain.
The stressed metal plate began to deform under the weight.
Synonyms
stressed-out
tense
anxious
uptight
strained
pressured
overwrought
frazzled
worried
nervous
distressed
burdened
taxed
ragged
on edge
stressedadjective
more stressed
Comp.
most stressed
Super.
UK
/strɛst/
US
/strɛst/
Translations
stresséSe dit d’une personne soumise à une tension mentale ou émotionnelle.
She felt stressed after working long hours without a break.
Elle se sentait stressée après avoir travaillé de longues heures sans pause.
accentuéEn linguistique, pour une syllabe ou un élément mis en relief.
The stressed syllable in the word 'banana' is the second one.
La syllabe accentuée dans le mot « banana » est la deuxième.
sollicitéPour un matériau ou une structure soumis à une contrainte physique ou mécanique.
The bridge's cables were highly stressed during the storm.
Les câbles du pont étaient fortement sollicités pendant la tempête.
Definitions
Experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension.
She felt stressed after working long hours without a break.
Emphasized or given particular importance.
The stressed syllable in the word 'banana' is the second one.
Subjected to physical or mechanical stress; loaded or strained.
The bridge's cables were highly stressed during the storm.
Synonyms
anxious
tense
worried
strained
nervous
overwhelmed
pressured
agitated
distressed
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
stressnoun
Definitions
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
She was under a lot of stress at work due to the upcoming deadline.
The physical pressure, pull, or other force exerted on one thing by another; strain.
The bridge collapsed under the stress of the heavy traffic.
An accent or emphasis on a particular syllable or word in speech.
In the word 'record', the stress is on the first syllable when used as a noun.
Special importance, significance, or emphasis placed on something.
The company places a strong stress on customer satisfaction.
stressverb

stressed

Past Simple

stressed
Past Simple
stressed
Past Participle
stressing
ing-form
UK
/stres/
US
/stɹɛs/
Translations
soulignerSens courant : mettre l’accent sur quelque chose.
The teacher stressed the importance of completing assignments on time.
Le professeur a souligné l’importance de rendre les devoirs à temps.
accentuerLinguistique : prononcer une syllabe ou un mot avec accent.
When the word is a verb, you stress the second syllable.
Quand le mot est un verbe, vous accentuez la deuxième syllabe.
Additional translations
solliciterSens technique : appliquer une contrainte à un matériau ou à une structure.
stresserEmploi courant et familier : éprouver du stress.
Definitions
To give emphasis or importance to something.
The teacher stressed the importance of completing assignments on time.
To subject to pressure or tension.
The engineer stressed the material to test its durability.
To experience mental or emotional strain or tension.
She tends to stress over minor details before a big presentation.
To pronounce a syllable or word with particular emphasis or accent.
When the word is a verb, you stress the second syllable.
Synonyms
emphasize
highlight
underscore
accentuate
reinforce
intensify
stressadjective
Definitions
Relating to or involving mechanical or psychological stress; used before a noun.
Engineers performed a stress analysis on the bridge components.
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