hurtful

[US]/ˈhɜːtfl/
[UK]/ˈhɜːrtfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing harm or pain; causing emotional distress.

Phrases & Collocations

hurtful comments

Example Sentences

There is no need to make such hurtful remarks.

A deceitful peace is more hurtful than an open war.

Actus dei nemini facit injuriam. The act of God is hurtful to no one.

to say something hurtful

to feel hurtful emotions

to cause hurtful feelings

to receive a hurtful message

to apologize for a hurtful action

to express hurtful intentions

to avoid hurtful behavior

to heal from a hurtful experience

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