This is the 3318th most frequent Dutch word.
ingrijpend
"Drastic" or "far-reaching."
Here, 'ingrijpende' describes the extent of the changes, indicating they have a profound or major impact.
De ingrijpende veranderingen in het bedrijf zorgen voor onrust.
The significant changes in the company are causing unrest.
In this sentence, 'ingrijpen' functions as a verb, indicating an active interference to manage or alter the course of events.
Het ingrijpen van de politie was noodzakelijk om de situatie onder controle te krijgen.
The intervention of the police was necessary to control the situation.
Here, 'ingrijpende' is used to describe the nature of the emotional reaction, signifying it was deep and strongly impactful.