STRESSFUL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STRESSFUL?

Need another word that means the same as “stressful”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “stressful” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Stressful” are: nerve-racking, nerve-wracking, trying, demanding, exacting, taxing, difficult, hard, tough

Stressful as an Adjective

Definitions of "Stressful" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stressful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Extremely irritating to the nerves.
• Causing mental or emotional stress.

Synonyms of "Stressful" as an adjective (9 Words)

demanding	(of a person) making others work hard or meet high standards; not easily satisfied. A baby can be so demanding.
difficult	Hard to control. She had a difficult decision to make.
exacting	Making great demands on one’s skill, attention, or other resources. An exacting instructor.
hard	Unfortunate or hard to bear. The slate broke on the hard floor.
nerve-racking	Extremely irritating to the nerves.
nerve-wracking	Extremely irritating to the nerves.
taxing	Not easily borne; wearing. A taxing schedule.
tough	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. Tough street gangs.
trying	Extremely irritating to the nerves. It had been a very trying day.

Usage Examples of "Stressful" as an adjective

• Corporate finance work can be stressful.
• The stressful days before a war.

Associations of "Stressful" (30 Words)

aching	Arousing, experiencing, or expressive of intense sorrow or longing. An aching sense of loss.
agonizing	Causing great physical or mental pain. There is an agonizing choice to make.
biting	Capable of wounding. A cream to ward off biting insects.
callus	Form a callus or calluses. The exposed surface will quickly form healing callus.
complicated	Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate. A complicated problem.
daunting	Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating. A daunting task.
debacle	Flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer. The only man to reach double figures in the second innings debacle.
defeated	People who are defeated. The defeated enemy.
disappointed	(of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized. Thousands of disappointed customers were kept waiting.
discouraging	Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; depressing. Where never is heard a discouraging word.
disillusioned	Freed from illusion. The minority groups were completely disillusioned with the party.
distressing	Causing anxiety, sorrow or pain; upsetting. Some very distressing news.
doleful	Expressing sorrow; mournful. He could be struck off with doleful consequences.
excruciating	Extremely painful. He explained the procedure in excruciating detail.
foiled	Disappointingly unsuccessful. Their foiled attempt to capture Calais.
frustrating	Discouraging by hindering. It can be very frustrating to find that the size you want isn t there.
intimidating	Having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect. The intimidating defence barrister.
irksome	Irritating; annoying. Petty regulations were becoming very irksome.
mournful	Expressing sorrow. Stared with mournful eyes.
painful	Causing physical pain. A painful performance.
poignant	Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings. Poignant grief cannot endure forever.
sad	Of things that make you feel sad Christina Rossetti. A sad day for us all.
sore	Causing misery or pain or distress. He was sore from the long ride.
sorrowful	Causing grief. Sorrowful news.
tedious	Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. A tedious journey.
torturous	Extremely painful. A torturous five days of fitness training.
trying	Difficult or annoying; hard to endure. Fell upon trying times.
unfulfilled	Not having fully utilized or exploited one’s abilities or character. Unfulfilled and uneasy men.
unhappy	Causing discomfort. Had an unhappy time at school.
unsatisfied	Not having been satisfied. The compromise left all sides unsatisfied.