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Definition of stressy

stressy

/ˈstrɛs.i/
stres · sy
Adverb:stressily
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stressy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Prone to feeling anxious, tense, or easily overwhelmed by pressure; experiencing or exhibiting stress.

Example

"She gets quite stressy whenever flight delays disrupt her travel schedule."

2

British Causing mental or emotional strain and tension; stressful.

Example

"Moving to a new house while starting a demanding job was a really stressy week for the whole family."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in informal British English, 'stressy' can describe either a person who easily becomes anxious or a situation that causes stress, whereas standard English typically distinguishes between 'stressed' (for people) and 'stressful' (for situations).

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• Nearby Words

stressfulness
stressless
stressor
stressy
stretch
stretchability
stretchable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stressy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stressy
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