stressed

• Se dit d'une personne qui ressent une tension mentale ou émotionnelle, de l'anxiété ou du stress.

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.

   stressé, anxieux

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

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousdistressedoverwroughtstrainedtenseworried

   Antonymescalmcarefreecomposedpeacefulrelaxedsereneuntroubled

2. Emphasized in pronunciationB2formal

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

   accentué

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccentedemphasizedstrongtonic

• Verbe indiquant le fait de souligner ou de mettre en avant quelque chose, ou de provoquer une tension mentale ou physique.

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.

   souligner, mettre l'accent sur

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

   Synonymesaccentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesdownplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

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

   stresser

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

   Synonymesburdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Antonymescalmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

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

   Accentuer (une syllabe, un mot)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccentaccentuateemphasize