pained

Example Sentences

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When I was in second grade, during a parent teacher conference, my teacher was pained to tell my mother that her son would never learn to read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But since the pits closed almost four decades ago, residents describe a slow and pained decline as people struggled to get well-paid, stable employment.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In the Sierra, where resorts have been pained by warm weather and a snow drought so far this season, it was far from clear whether there would be enough cold air to lower snow levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

She said she is pained by the persistent kidnappings.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

In the pained silence after Kaisha stopped reading, he cleared his throat loudly.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro