Negative Impact Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

devastating stultify

devastating

verb present participle of the verb devastate

adjective causing great damage or harm

  • The devastating effects of the natural disaster were felt throughout the entire region.
  • It was devastating to see her fail the exam after studying so hard.
  • Losing my job was absolutely devastating, I don't know how I'll make ends meet now.
  • The news of his betrayal was like a devastating blow to her heart.

stultify

verb to cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine

  • The overly strict rules stultify creativity in the workplace.
  • I feel like all these regulations really stultify the fun around here.
  • The teacher's boring lectures really stultify me.
  • His negative attitude seemed to stultify any hope of progress in the project.