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stressful

IPA pronunciation: /ˈstresfl/

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Russian meaning

стрессовый, напряжённый

English definition

Causing a lot of worry and anxiety.

Example

Working in a hospital can be very stressful.

Collocations

stressful job
stressful situation
highly stressful

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