stressed

• Beschreibt einen Zustand mentaler oder emotionaler Anspannung, Unruhe oder Belastung, oft durch Druck, Sorgen oder Überforderung. Kann sich auf Personen, aber auch auf Situationen oder Gegenstände beziehen, die unter Spannung stehen.

Describes a state of mental or emotional strain, worry, or tension.

1. Anxious or worriedA2informal

   Feeling mental or emotional strain or tension due to pressure.

   Ängstlich oder besorgt

   • She felt stressed before her final exams.
   • He is stressed about his job interview tomorrow.
   • I get stressed when I have too many deadlines.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousdistressedoverwroughtstrainedtenseworried

   Antonymecalmcarefreecomposedpeacefulrelaxedsereneuntroubled

2. Emphasized in pronunciationB2formal

   Describing a syllable or word that is pronounced with more force or emphasis.

   Betonter

   • In the word 'record', the first syllable is stressed when it is a noun.
   • The stressed syllable in 'banana' is the second one.
   • Linguists study which syllables are stressed in different languages.

   Synonymeaccentedemphasizedstrongtonic

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Betonens oder Hervorhebens von etwas zu bezeichnen oder um geistige oder körperliche Anspannung hervorzurufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing something or causing mental or physical strain.

1. Emphasize or highlightB1formal

   To give special importance or attention to something.

   Betonen

   • The teacher stressed the importance of regular practice.
   • He stressed that safety is the top priority.
   • She stressed the need for clear communication.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Antonymedownplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

   To make someone feel worried, anxious, or under pressure.

   Stress verursachen

   • The deadline is really stressing me out.
   • Don't stress about the exam; you've prepared well.
   • Work problems are stressing him lately.

   Synonymeburdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Antonymecalmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a syllable or word with greater force or loudness.

   Betonen

   • In the word 'record', you stress the first syllable when it's a noun.
   • You should stress the second syllable in 'hotel'.
   • She stressed the word 'never' to make her point clear.

   Synonymeaccentaccentuateemphasize