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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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Categorized English Adjectives of Cause and Result
rewarding
[Adjective]

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

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damaging
[Adjective]

causing harm or negative effects

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

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

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sobering
[Adjective]

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

Ex: sobering truth about the risks of smoking prompted him to quit for good .
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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

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unifying
[Adjective]

bringing together different elements to promote cooperation or harmony

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wasteful
[Adjective]

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

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restful
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creating a feeling of relief and calmness both physically and mentally

Ex: restful night 's sleep is essential for good health .
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harmful
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causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

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innocuous
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not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

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harmless
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causing no danger or damage

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scandalous
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shocking or disgraceful, often involving immoral or unethical behavior

Ex: scandalous photo posted online caused embarrassment for the public figure .
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perilous
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full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

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

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dangerous
[Adjective]

likely to result in problems or negative consequences

Ex: Allowing children unrestricted access to the internet can be socially and dangerous.
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disastrous
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very harmful or bad

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contentious
[Adjective]

causing disagreement or controversy among people

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traumatic
[Adjective]

relating to wounds or physical injuries

Ex: traumatic gunshot wound required surgery to repair damaged tissue .
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cathartic
[Adjective]

providing emotional relief or release

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sarcastic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He could n't resist making sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .
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catastrophic
[Adjective]

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

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detrimental
[Adjective]

causing harm or damage

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influential
[Adjective]

able to have much impact on someone or something

Ex: influential company 's marketing campaign set new trends in the industry .
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comic
[Adjective]

aiming to make one laugh

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comical
[Adjective]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

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troublesome
[Adjective]

causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance

Ex: Finding a solution to troublesome issue proved to be more challenging than expected .
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reminiscent
[Adjective]

having a quality that brings back memories or suggests something familiar

Ex: The actress 's performance reminiscent of classic Hollywood glamour .
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telltale
[Adjective]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

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predictive
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having the ability to forecast or foretell future events or outcomes

Ex: predictive nature of genetics allows scientists to identify individuals at risk for certain diseases .
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peaceful
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free from conflict, violence, or disorder

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prestigious
[Adjective]

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

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

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

Ex: The airline industry is subject to regulatory oversight to ensure passenger safety .
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revolutionary
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causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

Ex: The implementation of universal healthcare was seen as revolutionary step toward ensuring access to medical services for all citizens .
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