draining

Definitions

Causing the loss or depletion of energy, resources, or strength.

The act of removing liquid from a container or area by letting it flow away.

Examples

Working long hours at the hospital was physically and emotionally draining.

The constant arguments with his neighbor were draining his patience.

Cleaning the entire house after the party was a draining experience.

Synonyms

exhausting fatiguing tiring wearying taxing depleting enervating

Antonyms

energizing invigorating refreshing revitalizing restorative stimulating rejuvenating