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overstressed

overstressed

2 5.1
Feeling too much stress and unable to cope
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊvərˈstrɛst/
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  • In my work with overstressed physicians, I have noticed a consistent misunderstanding of the pathophysiology of burnout—the hidden methods burnout uses to sap your energy and steal your passion for medicine.
  • already overstressed
  • overworked and overstressed
  • overstressed parents

Examples

  • Were you the unhappy, overworked, overstressed doctor?

  • But they also were looking at me like, you know, I I think you've kind of lost it a little bit, or maybe you're overstressed these days.

  • I have a worrisome job in an office of overstressed employees.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • I am not sure that a summer test would be appropriate for our already overstressed, overworked high school students in this country.

    Blog text (14)
  • The girl is clearly overworked and overstressed.

    Blog text (11)
  • They do not know that they are overstressed and that they need to change their way of life if they want to succeed.

    Blog text (10)
  • In such situations, we seek coping mechanisms to help us function within that overstressed environment.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Adding significantly increased childcare costs to an already overstressed situation doesn't seem very wise or kind.

    Blog text (15)
  • Unless the population can be stabilized in these countries, the continually shrinking supply of water per person will put still more stress on already overstressed governments.

    Academic text (2008)
  • After weeks of long hours and tight deadlines, many employees felt overstressed and unable to concentrate.

Synonyms

burned-out
vsoverstressed
27 4.4

Very tired after doing too much work for a long time

is acute or severe pressure that may cause immediate collapse
under a lot of stress
vsoverstressed
24 2.8

People feel very tense and worried because many difficult things are happening

is more intense, often making coping impossible
overworked
vsoverstressed
23 3.5

To work too much and feel very tired or stressed

is stress from any source, not only excessive work
frazzled
vsoverstressed
  • Informal
16 4.0

Very tired and stressed from too much work or worry

is more about pressure leading to inability to cope, not just tiredness
overburdened
vsoverstressed
1 5.3

Having more work, duties, or worry than you can handle

is the feeling of too much pressure that may block coping
stressed
vsoverstressed
2.7

Feeling worried and unable to relax because of pressure

is more extreme, often causing inability to cope
overstrung
vsoverstressed
8.2

Feeling very nervous and tense because of worry

is broader pressure that often impairs coping rather than only nervousness
tired and emotional
vsoverstressed
7.6

Feeling worn out and easily upset after stress

is broader pressure feeling, not only exhaustion plus sensitivity

Antonyms

52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

How Stressed

overstressed
2 5.1
stressed
2.7
tense
310 3.6
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

overstressed positive

Morphology

overstressed = stressed (transparent) = over + stress + ed

The adjective is readily analysable as 'over-' (excessive) + 'stressed' (under stress), yielding a clear meaning of excessive stress.

Etymology

Overstressed comes from the parts over- meaning 'too much' and stress meaning 'pressure' or worry. So if someone is overstressed they feel too much pressure and may be unable to cope.