niederschmetternd
devastating; crushing; overwhelming
English translations
- 01
crushing
- 02
devastating
- 03
disheartening
- 04
demoralizing
Word details
- German meaning
- Sehr enttäuschend oder traurig machend.
- English meaning
- devastating
- Synonym
- deprimierend, entmutigend
- German example
- Die Nachricht von seinem Tod war niederschmetternd.
- English example
- The news of his death was devastating.
- Comparative
- niederschmetternderSuperlative: am niederschmetterndsten
Related words
- aufbauend
Uplifting means encouraging, strengthening, or positively reinforcing.
Example sentences with “niederschmetternd”
Die Nachricht war absolut niederschmetternd. (The news was absolutely devastating.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you use 'niederschmetternd' in a sentence?
'Niederschmetternd' is a participial adjective derived from the verb 'niederschmettern'. It is used to describe events or news that have a heavy emotional impact, functioning like any standard adjective.