Crippling
/ˈkrɪp.əl.ɪŋ/
Synonyms
- devastating
- damaging
- debilitating
- disabling
- paralyzing
Slang Meanings
totally incapacitating situation
That hangover was crippling; I could barely get out of bed.
overwhelming stress or pressure
The workload was so crippling that I couldn't think straight.