traumatic
adjectiveUK /trɔːˈmætɪk/
US /trɔːˈmætɪk/
Something traumatic is very scary or upsetting and makes you feel bad for a long time.
The loud thunderstorm was traumatic for the little dog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Relating to a physical injury to the body.
The doctor treated the traumatic wound on his arm.
3. Causing great emotional shock or suffering.
Losing her home in the fire was a traumatic experience.
4. In medicine, relating to trauma or injury.
He was admitted for traumatic head injury.