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enervating

[/ɪˈnɜːrveɪtɪŋ/]
adjective
enervante
1. Causing someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; weakening or debilitating
The hot and humid weather was enervating.
O clima quente e úmido era enervante.
2. Reducing vigor, strength, or determination; sapping one's resolve
The enervating pace of bureaucracy frustrated many applicants.
O ritmo enervante da burocracia frustrou muitos candidatos.
Synonyms
debilitatingexhaustingtiringweakeningdrainingsappingfatiguing
Antonyms
invigoratingenergizingstimulatingstrengtheningrevitalizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enervante
Standard usage; commonly used in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
enervante
Standard usage; also used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

an enervating experience
enervating effects
enervating routine
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