instressed

/ɪnˈstrɛsd/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel stressed or anxious about not being able to express oneself or create something, especially in a creative field.

“As an artist, she felt instressed about meeting the deadline for her exhibition.”

2. noun

a feeling of stress or anxiety about not being able to express oneself or create something.

“Her instressed state was evident in the messy and incomplete artwork.”

Synonyms

  • blocked
  • stymied

Antonyms

  • creative
  • inspired