academic stress

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noun

Mental or emotional strain and pressure arising from the demands and expectations associated with school, learning, and educational performance.

Example Sentences

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Poor mental health is closely tied to academic stress and anxiety among students, Louth said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

"There are so many things students face - there is academic stress, there are financial needs, they have to pay their rent," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

scholastic pressure
the student grind
educational strain
performance anxiety
study-related anxiety

Possible Antonyms

Words in our thesaurus

smooth sailing

other words

coasting through school
educational well-being
easy A
academic confidence
scholastic ease