🇬🇧 Stressed meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Stressed means you feel worried, tense, or under a lot of pressure, like when your brain is shouting, "Too much! Help!" and you can’t relax or think calmly.

I got so stressed about my math test that I tried to study my sandwich instead of my textbook.

The pizza delivery guy looked stressed when our address said "house with the gnome," and every house on the street had a gnome.

Dad was stressed when he realized the "permanent" marker I used on the wall was actually permanent.

I got so stressed about being late that I tried to put my shoe on my ear.

My brother gets stressed when his video game says "low battery" right before he wins.

She is late for a test and feels stressed. Her hands are cold and shake; she is very stressed and her heart is fast. The room is loud and she feels more stressed. A friend comes and says you look stressed and gives a small smile. She takes one slow breath and is less stressed. They go in and smile.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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