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stressful

adj.
US //ˈstɹɛsfəɫ// UK //stɹˈɛsfəl// stress·ful
  1. 1 causing worry or pressure (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    making you feel worried or anxious because of too much work or difficult problems.

    causing mental or emotional tension; often used to describe environments or events that demand high levels of effort or resilience.

    Example

    Moving to a new house can be a very stressful experience for a family.

    Example

    The deadline-driven nature of the project created a stressful atmosphere in the office, leading to several heated arguments among the staff.

    Pitfall
    I am very stressful about my exams.
    I am very stressed about my exams.

    Use 'stressful' for the situation (the exam) and 'stressed' for your feelings.

Origin

From stress + -ful.

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