How do you use "Pressed" in a sentence?

Why are you so pressed about this? She's pressed because she wasn't invited. Don't get pressed over a comment.

Pressed

Q: What does "Pressed" mean?

Upset, bothered, or agitated about something. 'Pressed' means upset or bothered—someone's getting worked up. 'Why are you so pressed?' = why are you so upset about this? Implies the reaction is excessive.

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Meaning: Upset, bothered, or agitated about something.

因为某事而生气、烦恼或焦躁。

Molesto, alterado o agitado por algo.

怒っている、気にしている、またはイライラしている。

화가 난, 신경 쓰이는, 또는 흥분한 상태.

'Pressed' means upset or bothered—someone's getting worked up. 'Why are you so pressed?' = why are you so upset about this? Implies the reaction is excessive.

「Pressed」意思是生气或烦恼——某人变得激动了。「Why are you so pressed?」＝你为什么这么生气？暗示反应过度了。

«Pressed» significa molesto o alterado: alguien se está exaltando. «Why are you so pressed?» = ¿por qué estás tan molesto por esto? Implica que la reacción es excesiva.

「Pressed」は怒っている、気にしている——誰かが熱くなっている状態。「Why are you so pressed?」＝なんでそんなに怒ってるの？反応が過剰であることを暗示する。

'Pressed'는 화가 나거나 신경 쓰이는 상태—누군가가 흥분하고 있다는 뜻. 'Why are you so pressed?' = 왜 이것 때문에 그렇게 화가 나 있어? 반응이 과하다는 뉘앙스가 있다.

Examples

Why are you so pressed about this?
你为什么对这件事这么生气？
¿Por qué estás tan alterado por esto?
なんでこのことでそんなにイライラしてるの？
왜 이것 때문에 그렇게 예민해져 있어?
She's pressed because she wasn't invited.
她因为没被邀请而生气
Está molesta porque no la invitaron
招待されなかったから怒ってる
초대 안 받아서 열 받아 있어.
Don't get pressed over a comment.
别因为一条评论就上火
No te alteres por un comentario
コメント一つでイラつくなよ
댓글 하나에 예민해지지 마.

Pronunciation

/prest/

Usage Guide

Context: upset, reactions, dismissal

Tone: dismissive, questioning

✓ Do Say

Pressed
生气
alterado
イライラしてる
화나 있는
So pressed
很生气
muy alterado
めっちゃイライラ
완전 열받은
Why are you pressed
你为什么这么气
¿por qué estás tan molesto?
なんで怒ってるの
왜 그렇게 열받아

Common Mistakes

Implies overreaction

Origin & History

From the concept of pressure—being under stress or upset. AAVE that went mainstream. 'Pressed' suggests the person is more bothered than they should be.

Etymology: Being under pressure: stressed, upset

First recorded: AAVE, mainstream 2010s

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s mainstream

Generation: Gen Z, Millennials

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Social media; AAVE

Regional notes: AAVE origin, global usage.

Variations

PressedGetting pressedStay pressed