deadening Synonyms
Strongest:
- worrisome
- painful
- stimulating
- stressful
- trying
- tiresome
- worrisome
- trying
- unsettling
- stressful
- unsettling
- stimulating
- troubling
- tiresome
- painful
- troubling
Strong:
- frustrating
- troublesome
- stimulant
- disturbing
- maddening
- annoying
- aggravating
- maddening
- stimulant
- irksome
- disturbing
- irksome
- frustrating
- irritating
- troublesome
- irritating
- aggravating
- annoying
Weak:
deadening Meaning
deadening (n)
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
deadening (s)
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
deadening (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Deaden
deadening Sentence Examples
- The monotonous lecture had a deadening effect on the students' enthusiasm.
- The oppressive humidity outside had a deadening impact on our energy levels.
- The constant drone of the machinery was a deadening presence in the factory.
- His sarcastic remarks had a deadening effect on the mood of the party.
- The relentless rain had a deadening effect on outdoor activities.
- The lack of opportunities in the small town was deadening to her ambition.
- The heavy workload was a deadening weight on his shoulders.
- The news of the tragedy cast a deadening shadow over the community.
- The medication had a deadening effect on her emotions, leaving her feeling numb.
- The gray, overcast sky had a deadening effect on the landscape, dulling its colors.
FAQs About the word deadening
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine), so lacking in interest as to cause mental wearinessof Deaden
analgesic,anesthetic, numbing, anodyne, opiate, depressant, hypnotic,antidepressant, antianxiety, antistress
worrisome, painful, stimulating, stressful, trying, tiresome, worrisome, trying, unsettling, stressful
The monotonous lecture had a deadening effect on the students' enthusiasm.
The oppressive humidity outside had a deadening impact on our energy levels.
The constant drone of the machinery was a deadening presence in the factory.
His sarcastic remarks had a deadening effect on the mood of the party.