Debilitating: meaning, definitions and examples
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debilitating
[ dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]
in a medical context
Causing someone to become very weak and tired; making someone or something less effective
Synonyms
crippling, exhausting, weakening
Examples of usage
- The debilitating effects of the disease left him unable to work.
- The team struggled with the debilitating heat during the match.
in a psychological context
Causing someone to feel extremely anxious, depressed, or helpless
Synonyms
demoralizing, draining, paralyzing
Examples of usage
- The traumatic event had a debilitating impact on her mental health.
- The constant pressure was debilitating for his self-esteem.
Translations
Translations of the word "debilitating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 debilitante
🇮🇳 कमजोर करनेवाला
🇩🇪 schwächend
🇮🇩 melemahkan
🇺🇦 виснажливий
🇵🇱 wyniszczający
🇯🇵 衰弱させる
🇫🇷 débilitant
🇪🇸 debilitante
🇹🇷 zayıflatıcı
🇰🇷 쇠약하게 하는
🇸🇦 مُضْعِف
🇨🇿 oslabující
🇸🇰 oslabujúci
🇨🇳 使人虚弱的
🇸🇮 oslabel
🇮🇸 veikjandi
🇰🇿 әлсірететін
🇬🇪 დასუსტება
🇦🇿 zəiflədici
🇲🇽 debilitante
Word origin
The word 'debilitating' originated from the Latin word 'debilitare', which means 'to weaken'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. Over time, 'debilitating' has been used to describe various physical, mental, and emotional conditions that significantly reduce someone's strength, effectiveness, or well-being.