Pressure
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Emotional Weight
Describes emotional burdens linked to responsibilities or expectations. Feeling the pressure, she meticulously double-checked her presentation.
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Motivational Tool
Can indicate a challenging but positive force that motivates action. He thrives under pressure and produces his best work.
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Avoid Negative Connotation
Avoid using 'pressure' to mean general difficulties unrelated to stress. Incorrect: The exam was pressure. Correct: The exam was stressful.