stressful

adjective stress·ful \ˈstres-fəl\

: full of or causing stress : making you feel worried or anxious

Full Definition of STRESSFUL

: full of or tending to induce stress

— stress·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

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adjective stress·ful \ˈstres-fəl\

: full of or subject to stress <stressful situations>

—stress·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

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