Jawbreaking

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/

Definitions of jawbreaking

adjective causing great difficulty or pain; extremely challenging or demanding

Example Sentences

A1 The jawbreaking news left everyone in shock.

A2 The jawbreaking performance by the band was unforgettable.

B1 The jawbreaking challenge of climbing the mountain was worth it for the amazing view.

B2 The jawbreaking complexity of the scientific research required a team of experts.

C1 The jawbreaking legal case involved multiple layers of evidence and testimony.

C2 The jawbreaking technological advancements in the industry are revolutionizing the way we work.

Examples of jawbreaking in a Sentence

formal The jawbreaking task of solving complex mathematical equations requires a sharp mind.

informal I can't believe she attempted that jawbreaking stunt on her skateboard.

slang That new video game is so jawbreaking, I can't stop playing it.

figurative The jawbreaking news of her promotion left everyone in awe.

Grammatical Forms of jawbreaking

past tense

jawbroke

plural

jawbreakers

comparative

more jawbreaking

superlative

most jawbreaking

present tense

jawbreak

future tense

will jawbreak

perfect tense

have jawbroken

continuous tense

is jawbreaking

singular

jawbreaker

positive degree

jawbreaking

infinitive

to jawbreak

gerund

jawbreaking

participle

jawbroken

Origin and Evolution of jawbreaking

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jawbreaking' originated from the action of breaking or dislocating one's jaw due to the difficulty of pronouncing a word.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe words that were difficult to pronounce or articulate, 'jawbreaking' has evolved to also describe challenging or complex tasks or situations.