Hurtful Meaning in English
word
ˈhɝtfəɫ
HURT-fuhl
hˈɜːtfəl
HURT-fuhl
Definition
Describes something (usually words or actions) that causes emotional pain or makes someone feel bad.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe negative comments, criticism, or actions. Stronger than 'mean'; common collocations: 'hurtful words,' 'hurtful comment.' Not usually used for physical pain.
Spanish: hiriente - doloroso (emocional)Portuguese (BR): magoante - ofensivoPortuguese (PT): magoador - ofensivoChinese (Simplified): 伤人的 - 令人难过的Chinese (Traditional): 傷人的 - 令人難過的Hindi: आहत करने वाला - दुख देने वालाArabic: جارح - مؤلمBengali: আঘাতজনক - কষ্টদায়কRussian: обидный - причиняющий боль (эмоционально)Japanese: 傷つける - ひどいVietnamese: làm tổn thương - gây đau lòngKorean: 상처를 주는 - 아픈 (감정적으로)Turkish: incitici - kırıcıUrdu: دِل آزاری کرنے والا - تکلیف دہ (جذباتی)Indonesian: menyakitkan (hati) - menyakiti perasaan
Example Sentences
Her hurtful words made me cry.
basic
It is hurtful to ignore someone on purpose.
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He apologized for his hurtful comment.
basic
I didn't mean to be hurtful when I said that.
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Some jokes can be funny, but others are just hurtful.
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Try not to say anything hurtful during the argument.
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