Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cripplingly

Adverb

/ˈkrɪp.lɪŋ.li/

Definition

In a way that severely incapacitates or restricts someone or something.

Examples

The disease can affect individuals cripplingly, leaving them unable to perform daily tasks.
Her cripplingly low self-esteem kept her from pursuing her dreams.
The new regulations are cripplingly strict for small businesses.

Meaning

The adverb ‘cripplingly’ describes an action or state that causes significant limitations or disabilities, often used in contexts relating to physical ability or emotional distress.