anti-stress

adjective

an·​ti-stress ˌan-tē-ˈstres  ˌan-tī- 

variants or antistress

: serving to prevent or alleviate stress and especially emotional or physical stress

It will include … free massages and other anti-stress activities …

—Max Dible

We're bombarded with an overdose of expert shopping advice that should come with a prescription for anti-stress medication …

—Patrice Drago

… looked at the antistress effects of various meditation techniques …

—Daniel Goleman

… foods that are hypothesised to have an anti-stress role in the body …

—Susie Burrell

Examples of anti-stress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drinking green tea regularly may reduce the risk of dementia and improve brain health due to its antioxidants and anti-stress compounds. — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2026

The popular detox and anti-stress programs draw people of all ages from around the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Azanjac said many people have joined his choir after their therapists recommended singing as an anti-stress activity. — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026

The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation). — Georgia Casey, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026

Another skin-loving food, avocado contains significant amounts of potassium, as well as magnesium, an anti-stress mineral that promotes sleep and muscle relaxation by helping to counteract cortisol. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025

Identifying higher levels of healthy lactobacillus in the guts of people engaging in good anti-stress behaviors. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Last week, Meghan Markle was spotted in Montecito in an autumnal outfit—and wearing an anti-stress patch made by NuCalm. — Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023

Each treatment includes infrared or re-energizing mattresses, weighted anti-stress blankets and cryo-effect masks for a holistic experience. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above