soul-destroying
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Being an actor is a chaotic, sometimes wonderful, sometimes soul-destroying experience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"All my friends are talking about is the job search. It can be really soul-destroying when you study for so long and you don't get anywhere," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
"I feel frustrated that I'm at this age and living at home and it is a little bit soul-destroying," she explained.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025
That was the most soul-destroying thing that had ever happened to me.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024
He was willing to exchange soul-destroying suspicion for heartbreaking reality.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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