Afflictive
Pronunciation: /ˈəfɫɪktˈaɪˈvi/
Afflictive (adj)
- Causing strong sadness, pain, or worry to someone.
- Describing an experience that harms the body or mind and makes life harder.
- Having effects that damage a person’s emotional state over time.
Afflictive (adjective)
Examples
- The loud noise is afflictive and makes everyone uneasy.
- Unfair criticism can be afflictive for a student.