Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
face-pressure
noun
[feɪs-ˈprɛʃər]
Definition
The feeling of stress or anxiety experienced when facing a challenging situation or task, often related to social situations or expectations.
Examples
- Many students experience face-pressure during exams.
- She felt immense face-pressure to succeed in her public speaking performance.
- His face-pressure increased as the deadline approached, making him anxious.
Meaning
Face-pressure refers to the pressure one feels to perform or behave in a certain way, particularly in social or public settings, where perceptions and judgments from others may impact one’s confidence or self-expression.
Synonyms
- social anxiety
- peer pressure
- performance anxiety
- expectation stress
