stressful

• Décrit une situation ou une expérience qui provoque de l'anxiété, de la tension ou une surcharge mentale.

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.

   stressant

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

   Synonymesanxiousdemandingfraughtnerve-rackingtaxingtensetroublingtryingworrying

   Antonymescalmingpeacefulrelaxingsoothingtranquil

2. Extremely irritating to the nervesB2informal

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

   Extrêmement irritant pour les nerfs

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggravatingexasperatingfrustratingirritatingmaddeningnerve-rackingtryingvexing