Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trigger warning

noun

/ˈtrɪɡər ˈwɔrnɪŋ/

Definition

A statement or notice that alerts individuals to potentially distressing content.

Examples

Before starting the discussion, the lecturer gave a trigger warning about the graphic content in the documentary.
Students appreciated the trigger warning as it allowed them to mentally prepare for sensitive topics.

Meaning

Trigger warnings are used to prepare readers or viewers for material that could evoke strong emotional responses due to past trauma or sensitive experiences.