stressful

• Beschreibt eine Situation oder Erfahrung, die Anspannung, Druck oder psychische Belastung verursacht.

Describes a situation or experience that causes worry, tension, or mental strain.

1. Causing mental or emotional strainB1formal

   Describes a situation or experience that causes worry, anxiety, or tension.

   stressig

   • Her job is very stressful, especially during deadlines.
   • Moving to a new city can be a stressful experience.
   • He finds public speaking extremely stressful.

   Synonymeanxiousdemandingfraughtnerve-rackingtaxingtensetroublingtryingworrying

   Antonymecalmingpeacefulrelaxingsoothingtranquil

2. Extremely irritating to the nervesB2informal

   Describes something that is intensely annoying or aggravating, leading to frustration.

   Nervenaufreibend

   • The constant noise from the construction site is so stressful.
   • Dealing with that rude customer was incredibly stressful.
   • Waiting in long lines for hours is a stressful ordeal.

   Synonymeaggravatingexasperatingfrustratingirritatingmaddeningnerve-rackingtryingvexing