stressful change
noun phraseUK /ˈstrɛsfʊl tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ˈstrɛsfəl tʃeɪndʒ/
A change that makes you feel worried and upset.
Moving to a new school was a stressful change for Mia.
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2. A change in a situation that puts extra strain on a person or group.
The sudden deadline was a stressful change for the whole team.
3. A shift in circumstances that requires a lot of effort to cope with.
Losing his job was a stressful change that affected the entire family.
4. An alteration in routine that causes tension and worry.
The new schedule was a stressful change for the night-shift workers.