stressful

/ˈstresfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstresfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstres-fəl/ (ame, mw)

stressful — adjective

  • stressfulpositive
  • more stressfulcomparative
  • most stressfulsuperlative

1. describes a job, situation, or period that causes you to feel anxious or tense b

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a job, situation, or period that causes you to feel anxious or tense because it is demanding or difficult.

例句

Kian found his new job as a night-shift nurse very stressful.

predicate adjective with 'find + object + adjective'

Moving to a new city can be a stressful experience for young children.

attributive adjective before noun

同義詞
  • tense

    focuses on the feeling of mental or emotional strain rather than the situation causing it; 'a tense atmosphere' vs 'a stressful job'

  • nerve-wracking

    more informal and emotional, often used for specific events like exams or speeches

  • taxing

    emphasises the physical or mental effort required; slightly more formal

  • demanding

    highlights the amount of effort required rather than the negative emotional effect

反義詞
  • relaxing

    causing calm rather than worry; opposite in effect

  • calming

    actively reducing anxiety rather than creating it

  • restful

    giving a feeling of peace and recovery; often used for holidays or environments

文法句型

stressful + noun

find + it + stressful + to-infinitive

be + stressful + for + someone

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe work, study, relationships, and life transitions. The subject is usually a situation or experience, not a person — you say 'a stressful day', not 'a stressful person' (use 'stressed' instead for people).

常見錯誤

❌I feel very stressful about the exam.
✅I feel very stressed about the exam.
💡'stressful' describes the thing that causes stress; 'stressed' describes how a person feels.
❌She is a stressful teacher.' (if you mean she feels stressed).
✅She is a stressed teacher.
💡Use 'stressful' only when the person or thing causes stress in others.