stressed-out — feeling extremely anxious, worried, or under pressure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling extremely anxious, worried, or under pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrest aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom gets completely stressed-out when she can't find the TV remote.
- I'm so stressed-out about the presentation that I dreamed about PowerPoint slides last night.
- The stressed-out CEO decided to take a vacation after working 80-hour weeks.
stressed-out
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstrest aʊt/]
feeling extremely anxious, worried, or under pressure
She looks completely stressed-out before her final exam tomorrow morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This colloquial expression emerged in mid-20th century English, combining 'stress' (from Latin stringere, meaning to draw tight or press) with the adverbial particle 'out' (meaning completely or thoroughly). The phrasal verb conveys the sense of being overwhelmed by tension or pressure to an extreme degree.
Breakdown
stress (pressure, tension) + out (completely, thoroughly) = completely overwhelmed by psychological or emotional pressure. The particle 'out' intensifies the base verb, suggesting exhaustion or depletion of one's capacity to cope.
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📝Examples
“My mom gets completely stressed-out when she can't find the TV remote.”
“I'm so stressed-out about the presentation that I dreamed about PowerPoint slides last night.”
“The stressed-out CEO decided to take a vacation after working 80-hour weeks.”
“She looked so stressed-out that her coffee mug was shaking in her hands.”
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