Synonyms for painful

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1. Referring to physical anguish

   sore, raw, aching, throbbing, burning, torturing, hurtful, biting, piercing, sharp, severe, caustic, tormenting, smarting, extreme, grievous, griping, stinging, lacerating, bruised, sensitive, tender, irritated, irritable, vexatious, distressing, agonizing, excruciating, torturous, grievous, inflamed, burned, unpleasant, ulcerated, abscessed, uncomfortable; see also sore.

   Antonyms healthy*, comfortable, well.

2. Referring to mental anguish

   unpleasant, distasteful, grievous, worrying, depressing, saddening; see also disturbing.