Destressed

/dɪˈstrɛst/ adjective

Definition

Relieved of stress or tension; in a state of reduced stress.

Etymology

Past participle of 'destress,' combining the verb with '-ed' to form either a past-tense verb or an adjective describing someone who has undergone stress relief.

Kelly Says

'Destressed' as an adjective (feeling 'destressed') emerged alongside the wellness and self-care movements, showing how adjectives born from new verbs can quickly enter informal speech even if they're not yet in all dictionaries.

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