traumatic
/trəˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Causing or relating to severe emotional shock or distress.
- He still has nightmares about the traumatic event.
- Losing her home in the fire was a traumatic experience.
- The movie was so traumatic that some viewers left the theater.
- Relating to a serious physical injury.
- The patient suffered traumatic brain injury in the crash.
- Traumatic wounds require immediate medical attention.
- Doctors specialize in treating traumatic injuries from accidents.