Afflictive

Pronunciation: /ˈəfɫɪktˈaɪˈvi/

Afflictive (adj)

  1. Causing strong sadness, pain, or worry to someone.
  2. Describing an experience that harms the body or mind and makes life harder.
  3. 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.