adjective
BAD : An exhausting investigation finally revealed the cause of the accident.
GOOD : An exhaustive investigation finally revealed the cause of the accident.
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exhausting = causing tiredness: 'Pushing the car uphill was exhausting.'
exhaustive = so thorough or complete that not even the smallest detail or possibility is missed: 'Following exhaustive inquiries, the police are at last able to issue a description of the suspects.'