hurtful

• Que causa dolor emocional o sufrimiento a alguien; ofensivo o hiriente en el trato o en las palabras.

Causing emotional pain or distress to someone.

1. Causing emotional painB1formal

   Causing emotional distress, sadness, or offense.

   hiriente / que causa dolor emocional

   • His hurtful comments made her cry.
   • She regretted her hurtful words immediately.
   • Spreading rumors is a very hurtful thing to do.

   Sinónimoscruelcuttinginsensitivemaliciousmeannastyoffensivespitefulunkindwounding

   Antónimoscomfortingconsolinggentlekindreassuringsoothing

2. Causing physical painB1formal

   Causing physical injury or discomfort.

   Que causa dolor físico

   • The fall was hurtful, but he didn't break any bones.
   • Wearing those tight shoes can be hurtful to your feet.
   • The doctor said the treatment might be hurtful but necessary.

   Sinónimosagonizingdamagingdistressingharmfulinjuriouspainfulsorewounding

   Antónimoscomfortingharmlesshealingpainlesssoothing