Adjectives of Cause and Result - Adjectives of Impact

These adjectives describe events and phenomena that exert an influence or impact on their surrounding and entities within it.

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rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .

damaging [adjective]

causing harm or negative effects

Ex: His damaging habits of procrastination hindered his academic performance .

misleading [adjective]

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

Ex: The politician 's speech was filled with misleading statements designed to sway public opinion .

crippling [adjective]

causing severe damage or limitation, often making it difficult to function normally

Ex: The crippling anxiety prevented her from leaving the house .

sobering [adjective]

causing one to feel serious or thoughtful, often by showing the seriousness of a situation

Ex: The sobering experience of losing a loved one made her appreciate life more deeply .

damning [adjective]

strongly condemning or criticizing, often suggesting severe consequences or implications

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enticing [adjective]

appealing in a way that arouses interest or desire

Ex: The enticing display of products in the window caught the attention of shoppers passing by .

unifying [adjective]

bringing together different elements to promote cooperation or harmony

Ex: The unifying effect of music brought joy to people of all ages .

wasteful [adjective]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

Ex: He was wasteful with his time , spending hours procrastinating instead of working .

restful [adjective]

creating a feeling of relief and calmness both physically and mentally

Ex: After a long day , a warm bath felt incredibly restful .

harmful [adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Excessive exposure to the sun 's UV rays can be harmful to your skin .

innocuous [adjective]

not likely to cause injury, offense, or strong reaction

Ex: She made an innocuous joke that lightened the mood .

harmless [adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: Despite its loud appearance , the fireworks display was harmless and enjoyed by all .

scandalous [adjective]

shocking or disgraceful, often involving immoral or unethical behavior

Ex: The scandalous behavior of the corporate executives , involving embezzlement and bribery , stained the company 's once-pristine reputation .

perilous [adjective]

full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

Ex: The hiker found himself in a perilous situation when he got lost in the dense forest .

hazardous [adjective]

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

Ex: The hazardous road conditions made driving treacherous during the snowstorm .

dangerous [adjective]

likely to result in problems or negative consequences

Ex: Permitting unchecked corporate monopolies sets a dangerous precedent for fair competition in the market .

disastrous [adjective]

very harmful or bad

Ex: The invasive species had a disastrous effect on the local ecosystem .

contentious [adjective]

causing disagreement or controversy among people

Ex: The contentious decision to raise taxes divided opinions among citizens .

traumatic [adjective]

relating to wounds or physical injuries

Ex: The traumatic blow to his head caused a concussion .

cathartic [adjective]

providing emotional relief or release

Ex: Some people find cleaning their living space to be cathartic and therapeutic .

sarcastic [adjective]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

Ex: The sarcastic tone of his voice made it clear he was not impressed with the proposal .

catastrophic [adjective]

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

Ex: The catastrophic failure of the dam led to massive flooding downstream .

detrimental [adjective]

causing harm or damage

Ex: Excessive screen time before bed can be detrimental to sleep quality .

influential [adjective]

able to have much impact on someone or something

Ex: The influential leader 's decision had far-reaching effects on government policy .

comic [adjective]

aiming to make one laugh

Ex: His comic gestures and playful banter charmed everyone at the party .

comical [adjective]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

Ex: The comical misunderstanding between the characters led to hilarious consequences in the sitcom .

troublesome [adjective]

causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance

Ex: The troublesome software glitch caused frequent crashes on the computer .

reminiscent [adjective]

having a quality that brings back memories or suggests something familiar

Ex: The quaint town was reminiscent of a bygone era .

telltale [adjective]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

Ex: The telltale signs of exhaustion were evident in her drooping eyelids and slumped posture .

predictive [adjective]

having the ability to forecast or foretell future events or outcomes

Ex: The predictive value of standardized tests is a topic of ongoing debate in the field of education .

peaceful [adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: Scientists made important breakthroughs during productive seasons of peaceful exploration , unhindered by conflicts at home .

prestigious [adjective]

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

Ex: The prestigious law firm only hires graduates from top-tier law schools .

liberating [adjective]

providing a feeling of freedom or empowerment, often by breaking away from constraints or restrictions

Ex: Quitting his stressful job to pursue his passion for painting was a liberating decision that brought him immense joy .

regulatory [adjective]

creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry

Ex: The regulatory approval process for new drugs involves rigorous testing to assess their safety and efficacy .

revolutionary [adjective]

causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

Ex: The adoption of renewable energy sources represents a revolutionary shift toward a more sustainable future .

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