← BackshareGuessstressful/ˈstrɛsfəl/adjectiveCausing worry, anxiety, or mental tension.Moving to a new city can be a stressful experience for anyone.Her job as an air traffic controller is very stressful.The final exam week was the most stressful time of the semester.SynonymstenseanxiousdemandingAntonymsrelaxingcalm