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Discover LudwigThe word 'soul-crushing' is correct and can be used in written English
It is often used in a figurative sense to describe something that causes extreme emotional or psychological distress or defeat. Example: The constant rejection and criticism from his boss made his job feel soul-crushing.
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soul-crushing
adjective
Demeaning, boring, disheartening.
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