bruising

/ ˈbruːzɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing bruises, as by a blow

2. aggressively antagonistic; hurtful

   four months of bruising negotiation

noun

1. a bruise or bruises

Example Sentences

The British number one will soon begin preparations in earnest for next season, having only been able to play one singles match since Wimbledon because of bone bruising in his left arm.

From BBC

That left the Jets as the only winless team left in the NFL after their bruising 37-22 defeat by the Cowboys.

From BBC

It has been a bruising few weeks for Sir Keir, who is facing questions over his leadership and the direction of his party.

From BBC

The hope is, reduced taxes will mitigate some of the impact of the US's bruising 50% tariffs on India, leave people with more money to spend and spruce up the domestic economy.

From BBC

FBI Director Kash Patel faced another day of bruising questioning on Capitol Hill Wednesday, with members of the House Judiciary Committee pressing him over the bureau’s handling of the case files around Jeffrey Epstein.

From Salon

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