ordinarystress
nounUK /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i.stres/
US /ˈɔːr.dən.er.i.stres/
The normal, everyday kind of stress you feel from small, usual things.
Feeling a little nervous before a test is just ordinarystress that everyone has.
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2. The regular force that pushes or pulls on an object in normal conditions.
Engineers checked the bridge for ordinarystress from cars and wind.
3. A usual emphasis placed on a word or syllable when speaking.
In the word 'banana,' the ordinarystress falls on the second syllable.
4. The everyday pressure felt at school or work that is not extreme.
She handles ordinarystress at work by taking short walks.