hurtful

Example Sentences

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“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

Of course, you cannot unhear hurtful comments, but you can prevent them from impacting your performance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

"That's not the same as occasionally losing your temper with your child or saying something hurtful in the heat of the moment. It's something that is sustained over time," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

To pro-Palestinian activists, the visit was hurtful after two years of fighting in Gaza left more than 70,000 Palestinians dead and the enclave in ruins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Faced with such hurtful and hostile interactions, she turned to her female friends to keep her strong.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling