debilitating

/ dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. tending to weaken or enfeeble

Example Sentences

It sent allies and adversaries scrambling, as they stared down the prospect of a debilitating blow to their economies.

From BBC

The fear of making the wrong move can be debilitating, reinforcing the feeling of being stuck in a role you no longer enjoy.

From Salon

April was born with spina bifida and was later diagnosed with tumours at the base of her spine which she says have left her in constant, debilitating pain.

From BBC

Dennis Prager, the conservative talk radio host who has been off the air since suffering a debilitating fall in November, will return in June.

From Los Angeles Times

Young people living with debilitating symptoms caused by long Covid have described feeling abandoned and having to "battle" to access NHS support.

From BBC

Related Words

• draining
• taxing
• tiresome