hurt

• Bezeichnet den Zustand, in dem jemand körperlichen Schmerz oder seelisches Leid durch äußere Einwirkung erfährt; auch für verletzte Körperstellen oder verletzte Gefühle verwendet.

An adjective describing a state of experiencing physical injury or emotional distress, often resulting from an external cause such as an accident, conflict, or unkind words. The term conveys vulnerability and can apply to both bodily harm and psychological impact.

1. Physically injured or woundedA2informal

   Describes a condition in which the body has sustained damage, injury, or is experiencing pain due to external impact, accident, or physical contact. This usage typically refers to visible or tangible harm affecting one's physical well-being.

   Körperlich verletzt oder verwundet

   • None of the passengers were badly hurt in the collision.
   • Steve didn't look seriously hurt after the fall.
   • Stop that or you'll get hurt!
   • He continued working despite being hurt in the accident.
   • The athlete played on even though she was clearly hurt.

   Synonymeachingdamagedinjuredsorewounded

   Antonymefinehealedhealthyunhurtuninjuredunscathedwellwhole

2. Emotionally upset or offendedA2informal

   Refers to a state of feeling psychological pain, sadness, or resentment caused by someone's words, actions, or circumstances that have affected one's feelings or self-esteem. This sense emphasizes inner emotional response rather than physical condition.

   Emotional verletzt oder gekränkt

   • She had a hurt look in her eyes after hearing the criticism.
   • You have every right to feel hurt by what was said.
   • He was deeply hurt that his invitation had been overlooked.
   • Her hurt pride was evident in the way she avoided eye contact.
   • Don't speak harshly—you might leave someone feeling hurt.

   Synonymedistressedinjuredoffendedpainedresentfulupsetwounded

   Antonymecalloushardenedindifferentinsensitiveunaffectedunfeelingunhurt

• Substantiv, das körperlichen oder seelischen Schmerz, eine Verletzung oder einen Schaden bezeichnet.

A noun referring to physical or emotional pain, injury, or damage.

1. Physical painA1formal

   Physical injury or pain caused by damage to the body.

   Schmerz

   • The cut caused a lot of hurt.
   • He felt hurt in his leg after the fall.
   • The doctor treated her hurt from the accident.

   Synonymeacheagonydiscomfortinjurypainsorenesssufferingwound

2. Emotional painA2informal

   Mental or emotional suffering, often from offense or rejection.

   Emotionaler Schmerz

   • His words caused her deep hurt.
   • She couldn't hide the hurt in her eyes.
   • The betrayal left a lasting hurt on their friendship.

   Synonymeagonyanguishdistressgriefinjurypainsorrowsufferingwound

   Antonymecomfortconsolationdelightjoypleasuresolace

• Verb, das die Zufügung von körperlichem oder seelischem Schmerz oder von Schaden bezeichnet; auch selbst Schmerz empfinden.

A verb used to indicate causing physical or emotional pain or injury to someone or something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Cause physical painA1formal

   To cause physical injury or pain to someone or something.

   Körperlichen Schmerz zufügen

   • He fell and hurt his knee badly.
   • The accident hurt several passengers.
   • Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife.

   Synonymebruiseburncripplecutdamagedisableharminjuremaimwound

   Antonymecurehealmendsoothe

2. Cause emotional painA2informal

   To cause emotional distress, upset, or offense to someone.

   Emotionalen Schmerz zufügen

   • Her words really hurt my feelings.
   • I didn't mean to hurt you with my comment.
   • He was hurt by the criticism from his boss.

   Synonymebruisecutdistressoffendpainsaddenstingupsetwound

   Antonymecheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

3. Damage or harmB1formal

   To cause damage to something or have a negative effect.

   Schaden zufügen

   • The storm hurt the crops significantly.
   • High prices hurt the company's sales.
   • The scandal hurt his reputation permanently.

   Synonymebruisedamagedisableharmimpairinjuremarspoilwound

   Antonymeaidbenefitfixhealhelpmendrepair