stressor

[stres-er, -awr]

noun

1. an activity, event, or other stimulus that causes stress.

stressor

/ ˈstrɛsə /

noun

1. an event, experience, etc, that causes stress

Word History and Origins

Origin of stressor¹

First recorded in 1950–55; stress + -or ²

Example Sentences

"Especially for these more obscure pieces of energy infrastructure, this is the first step to tracking what emissions and stressors those are imposing on the communities."

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As many as 75% of workers cited the rising cost of living as one of their biggest stressors, and nearly said they lack sufficient emergency savings, the investment firm said.

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AKI can occur after major stressors such as sepsis or heart surgery, and more than half of all intensive care patients experience it.

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Some park employees said the furloughs have compounded stressors from firings, retirements and buyouts over the last year or so.

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Still, financial concerns are often a main stressor for near- and current retirees.

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