Hurtful Synonyms and Antonyms

hûrtfəl
Marked by, causing, or experiencing physical pain
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. aching
  2. achy
  3. afflictive
  4. nagging
  5. painful
  6. smarting
  7. sore

Words Related to Hurtful

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Hurtful Sentence Examples

  • The other side to this coin is that he tends to have a quick temper as well, and unfortunately, this can often lead to him saying hurtful things.

  • Some hurtful rumors are circulating that Murphy's passing was due to drugs or a rumored eating disorder, but the exact cause of death will not be known until the autopsy results are complete.

  • They may think back to a time when they said something hurtful to the parent and think that their words or thoughts caused the parent's death.

  • Cybersex and casual encounters don't seem as hurtful, to some people, as having an affair.

  • Likewise, most guys just aren't good at mind reading; they have to be told, explicitly what they are doing that is wrong or hurtful.

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