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stressad

stress

Definition & meaning

Stressad means stressed, under pressure, or hurried. It describes someone experiencing mental or physical strain, often because they have too much to do or too little time.

It can also describe something done in a rushed or tense manner.

Grammar & Word origin

Stressad is an adjective and the past participle of stressa , “to stress” or “to hurry.”

Adjective forms:

  • stressad — common gender
  • stressat — neuter
  • stressade — plural and definite forms

The word comes from stress , borrowed from English.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • pressad — under pressure; emphasizes demands or difficult circumstances.
  • jäktad — hurried or rushed; emphasizes being short of time.
  • spänd — tense; emphasizes mental or physical tension.

Antonyms:

  • avslappnad — relaxed, without tension.
  • lugn — calm; emphasizes a peaceful state or manner.

Common phrases & collocations

  • känna sig stressad — to feel stressed
  • vara stressad — to be stressed
  • stressad på jobbet — stressed at work
  • en stressad situation — a stressful or tense situation

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Examples

Min syster känner sig stressad inför provet imorgon.adjective

My sister feels stressed before the test tomorrow.

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