traumatic
adjective/trɔˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,455 most common English word
Meaning
Causing lasting psychological shock or distress; deeply disturbing.
Example sentence
Losing his home in the flood was traumatic experience that stayed with him for years.
Synonyms & related words
- devastating
- harrowing
- distressing
- scarring
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