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🤟 How to sign
To sign "STRESS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "S" handshapes positioned at your temples, then twist them forward while showing tension in your facial expression, representing mental pressure and strain.
📖 Word definition
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances; physical pressure or tension exerted on a material object.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "S" handshape (closed fist with thumb on side).
- Starting Position: Place both S-hands at your temples on either side of your head.
- Movement: Twist both hands forward simultaneously while maintaining contact with temples.
- Path: Small twisting motion forward, showing pressure being applied.
- Hand Orientation: Knuckles face outward, thumbs toward your head initially.
- Facial Expression: Tense, furrowed brow showing strain and pressure.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "S" fists, not open hands or other shapes.
❌ Wrong placement: Hands must be at temples, not forehead or sides of head.
❌ No facial expression: Show tension and strain in your face.
❌ Too big movement: Keep the twisting motion small and controlled.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Work causes me stress."
How to sign: Sign "work" (fist hits palm repeatedly) → sign "cause" (index fingers push forward) → sign "me" (point to self) → sign "stress" (S hands twist at temples).
"I feel stressed about exams."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "stress" → sign "about" → sign "exam" (E hands alternate up and down).
"Too much stress is unhealthy."
How to sign: Sign "too-much" (bent hands push away) → sign "stress" → sign "unhealthy" (U and H hands touch chest, then push away with negative expression).