be painful

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Foreclosures are going to be painful for people losing their homes, and possibly for their neighbors too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

If a bill would be painful but manageable, paying out of pocket may be the savvier move in the long run.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

A ban on sports prediction markets could be painful for U.S. prediction market Kalshi.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Looking at old videos can still be painful for Naumov.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

“Good. They might be painful tomorrow, and for a few days after. But at least they aren’t hurting you yet.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day