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Pressured: meaning, definitions and examples

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pressured

 

[ หˆprษ›สƒษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Pressured refers to the feeling of being forced or influenced to act in a certain way, often resulting in stress or anxiety. It can describe a situation where expectations from others lead to a sense of urgency or obligation.

Synonyms

anxious, coerced, strained, stressed

Examples of usage

  • She felt pressured to finish the project ahead of the deadline.
  • He was under pressure from his boss to increase sales.
  • Students often feel pressured to get perfect grades.
  • The team experienced a pressured environment during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "pressured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pressionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคต เคกเคพเคฒเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unter Druck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะด ั‚ะธัะบะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naciskany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœงๅŠ›ใ‚’ๅ—ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous pression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑ altฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••๋ฐ•๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุบูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pod tlakem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pod tlakom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅŽ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pod pritiskom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undir รพrรฝstingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹ะผะดั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒœแƒ”แƒฎแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™zyiq altฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presionado

Etymology

The term 'pressured' derives from the verb 'press', which traces its origins to the Latin word 'pressare', meaning to press down or to compress. Over time, the meaning evolved to include various forms of exerting influence or force upon someone or something, particularly in social and emotional contexts. The suffix '-ed' indicates that it is in a state or condition caused by external influences, capturing the essence of feeling constrained or weighed down by obligations or expectations. The use of 'pressured' in contemporary English emphasizes both emotional strain and external pressure, making it a common term in discussions around mental health and societal expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,514, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.