hurtful

UK
/ˈhɜːtfəl/
US
/ˈhɜrtfəl/

Translations

hurtfuladjective
more hurtful
Comp.
most hurtful
Super.
UK
/ˈhɜːtfəl/
US
/ˈhɜrtfəl/
His hurtful comments made her cry.
Его обидные комментарии заставили её плакать.
The hurtful truth was hard to accept.
Болезненная правда была трудна для принятия.

Definitions

hurtfuladjective
Causing emotional pain or distress.
His hurtful comments left her feeling upset and undervalued.
Causing physical pain or injury.
The hurtful blow to his arm made it difficult for him to continue playing.
Likely to cause harm or damage; detrimental.
The new tax policy is hurtful to small businesses.