hurtful

Example Sentences

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The Spotlight Shotts community group previously told BBC Scotland News the flippant comment was hurtful to people in the town.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“I regret my hurtful comments. I have apologized to my colleague.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Marsh said it was hurtful to hear concerns about Fripps Farm as it had been her life's dream.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“That was the most hurtful thing — I don’t even know if that’s the word,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“Ugly live up on the inside. Ugly be a hurtful, mean person. Is you one a them peoples?”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett