adj Uncommon

debilitating

dih-BIH-lih-tay-tihng

Debilitating (adj) means draining someone's strength or energy so severely that it seriously limits them. Example: “She suffers from debilitating migraines that keep her in bed for days.”

adj

Draining someone's strength or energy so severely that it seriously limits them.

"She suffers from debilitating migraines that keep her in bed for days."

"The injury left him with debilitating pain in his knee."

How to use debilitating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo weakening that it seriously affects what someone can do — usually about illness, pain, or injury.

Common pairings

debilitating pain a debilitating illness debilitating effects

Word forms

more debilitating comparative, most debilitating superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “debilitating” mean?

The word “debilitating” means draining someone's strength or energy so severely that it seriously limits them. In plain terms, so weakening that it seriously affects what someone can do — usually about illness, pain, or injury.

How do you pronounce “debilitating”?

“Debilitating” is pronounced dih-BIH-lih-tay-tihng (/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “debilitating” in a sentence?

Here is “debilitating” used in a sentence: “She suffers from debilitating migraines that keep her in bed for days.”

What part of speech is “debilitating”?

“Debilitating” is an adjective.

Is “debilitating” a common word?

“Debilitating” is an uncommon word in modern English.