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View synonyms for hurtful
hurtful
[hurt-fuhl]
hurtful
/ ˈhɜːtfʊl /
adjective
causing distress or injury
to say hurtful things
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Other Word Forms
- hurtfully adverb
- hurtfulness noun
- unhurtful adjective
- unhurtfully adverb
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"We hurt ourselves because they didn't create anything from open play. It's hurtful and frustrating."
From BBC
Speaking about that time, Hampton said the stories were "hurtful" and she revealed on the Fozcast podcast, external that she had considered quitting football.
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A Mississippi University staff member was fired after reposting “hurtful, insensitive comments on social media” regarding Kirk, according to the university’s statement.
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"The manner of defeat tonight is not acceptable and hurtful," Martin added.
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Like Siobhan, she has also experienced hurtful comments from those around her.
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