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The definition of stressed out is being anxious, tired and irritable because of too much work or pressure.

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An example of stressed out is the bad mood of someone who worked through the night and still hasn’t finished a project.

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adjective

tired, nervous, or depressed as a result of overwork, mental pressure, etc.

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adjective
Informal

Undergoing or suffering the effects of extreme stress: “frequent asides that are often exasperating to today's more stressed-out public” (James Wilcox).

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