Stressed Definition & Meaning

stressed
adjective
  1. suffering severe physical strain or distress; "he dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing"
  2. bearing a stress or accent; "an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in `delay'"

"Stressed" in song lyrics

See how stressed is used in real songs:

  • "Quick to sip on some liquor, Situation got me stressed"
    Agerman — Why Me?
  • "I'm stressed"
    Ali — Serious (Bonus Track)
  • "You don't want conflict, beef with us, you're stressed"
    American Cream Team — Middle Finger Attitude

Usage tips for "stressed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stressed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stressed to find words that pair well.

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