Uuvuttava

Uuvuttava is a Finnish adjective meaning exhausting, tiring, or wearisome, used to describe things, events, and situations that drain one’s energy. It can refer to physical fatigue, mental strain, or a combination of both, and it often emphasizes duration and relentlessness rather than difficulty alone.

Etymology: The term is derived from the verb uuvuttaa, “to exhaust,” with the attributive participial suffix -ttava, which forms adjectives meaning “causing …” or “characterized by …” from verbs. The standard stress falls on the first syllable.

Usage: It is commonly used in everyday language, journalism, and literature. Examples: “Se oli uuvuttava työpäivä” (It was an exhausting workday); “matka siinä oli uuvuttava” (that journey was exhausting); “Odottelu oli uuvuttavaa” (the waiting was wearisome). The nuance can range from physical exhaustion to tedious or draining experiences; it can imply a sense of dreariness or relentless pace.

See also: synonyms include rasittava, while antonyms include virkistävä and rentouttava.