Enervating: meaning, definitions and examples

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enervating

 

[ ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling exhausted

Enervating refers to something that causes someone to feel drained of energy or vitality. It describes a state where one feels weak or fatigued, often as a result of intense exertion or prolonged stress. This term is commonly used to express how certain activities, situations, or environments can sap an individual's strength. It encompasses both physical and mental exhaustion, making it applicable in a variety of contexts.

Synonyms

debilitating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearying

Examples of usage

  • The long meeting was enervating.
  • After the intense workout, I felt enervated.
  • Dealing with constant negativity can be quite enervating.

Translations

Translations of the word "enervating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgotante

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर करने वाला

🇩🇪 erschöpfend

🇮🇩 melelahkan

🇺🇦 виснажливий

🇵🇱 wyczerpujący

🇯🇵 疲れさせる

🇫🇷 épuisant

🇪🇸 agotador

🇹🇷 yıpratıcı

🇰🇷 지치게 하는

🇸🇦 مُرهِق

🇨🇿 vyčerpávající

🇸🇰 vyčerpávajúci

🇨🇳 令人疲惫的

🇸🇮 izčrpavajoč

🇮🇸 þreytandi

🇰🇿 әлсірететін

🇬🇪 გამომწურავი

🇦🇿 tükənmiş

🇲🇽 agotador

Etymology

The word 'enervating' originates from the Latin word 'enervare', which means 'to weaken'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'e-' (meaning 'out') and 'nervare', which is derived from 'nervus', meaning 'sinew' or 'nerve'. The term evolved in Middle English to imply a sense of removing strength or vigor from something. By the 19th century, 'enervate' was adopted into the English language, and its use expanded over time to encompass feelings of fatigue and exhaustion caused by both physical and psychological factors. The nuance of the word has remained consistent, making it a favorite descriptor in contexts discussing mental and physical challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,487, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.