traumatic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtrɔːmətɪk/ or /ˈtraʊmətɪk/ or /ˈtrɒmətɪk/ or /ˈtrɑmətɪk/

Adjective

Positive traumatic

Comparative more traumatic

Superlative most traumatic

1. If something is traumatic, it causes trauma.
   • Synonyms: shocking, upsetting, alarming and awful

   Recovery from a traumatic brain injury is a complicated process.

   You've been through a very traumatic event, so make sure you take care of yourself.

Related words

• trauma