hurtful

• Qui cause une souffrance émotionnelle ou une peine à quelqu'un, souvent par des paroles ou des actes blessants.

Causing emotional pain or distress to someone.

1. Causing emotional painB1formal

   Causing emotional distress, sadness, or offense.

   blessant (sur le plan émotionnel)

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

   Synonymescruelcuttinginsensitivemaliciousmeannastyoffensivespitefulunkindwounding

   Antonymescomfortingconsolinggentlekindreassuringsoothing

2. Causing physical painB1formal

   Causing physical injury or discomfort.

   qui fait mal physiquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesagonizingdamagingdistressingharmfulinjuriouspainfulsorewounding

   Antonymescomfortingharmlesshealingpainlesssoothing