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Hurtful

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: causing emotional pain or distress; offensive; harmful

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Example sentence: The hurtful comments he made during the argument deeply affected her.

Sense 2:

Example sentence: It is hurtful to spread rumors about someone without knowing the truth.

Sense 3:

Example sentence: The hurtful actions of the bullies in school have left a lasting impact on his confidence.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: something that causes emotional pain or distress

Sense 1:

Example sentence: She didn't deserve the hurtful that was said about her in the tabloids.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a way that causes emotional pain or distress

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Example sentence: He spoke hurtfully about her in public and embarrassed her.

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