stressed out

The phrase "stressed out" is commonly used to describe someone experiencing overwhelming stress or anxiety.

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Definition

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(informal)Experiencing significant stress or anxiety due to overwhelming demands or pressures.

Example

  • With all the upcoming deadlines, she's feeling completely stressed out.
  • He became stressed out after working long hours without a break.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stressed out":

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