adjective
- causing weakness, exhaustion, or loss of energy
Usage: formal
Examples
- The denervating heat made it difficult to concentrate.
- She found the constant criticism denervating to her confidence.
- The denervating effects of the illness left him bedridden.
- Working double shifts proved denervating for the medical staff.
- The denervating atmosphere in the office affected everyone’s morale.
- His denervating speech put the entire audience to sleep.