overstressed
- adjective
- /ˌoʊvərˈstrɛst/
- 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
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Were you the unhappy, overworked, overstressed doctor?
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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.
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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
Very tired after doing too much work for a long time
People feel very tense and worried because many difficult things are happening
To work too much and feel very tired or stressed
Very tired and stressed from too much work or worry
Having more work, duties, or worry than you can handle
Feeling worried and unable to relax because of pressure
Feeling very nervous and tense because of worry
Feeling worn out and easily upset after stress
Antonyms
How Stressed
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.