silentstress
nounUK /ˈsaɪlənt strɛs/
US /ˈsaɪlənt strɛs/
A silent stress is a worry you keep inside and do not talk about.
She felt a silent stress before the big test but never told anyone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A pause or emphasis in speech that is not spoken aloud.
The actor used a silent stress before the final line to build suspense.
3. Pressure on a material that makes no sound.
Engineers measured the silent stress on the bridge cables.
4. A quiet emphasis placed on a word in reading without saying it louder.
The teacher showed the silent stress by tapping the word on the board.