hurtful
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for hurtful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing emotional pain, especially by being unkind or insulting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hurtful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hurtful words
hurtful comment
deeply hurtful
Etymology
Formed from hurt plus the adjective suffix -ful.
Full origin of hurtful →Frequently asked questions
What does “hurtful” mean?
The word “hurtful” means causing emotional pain, especially by being unkind or insulting. In plain terms, something said or done that causes emotional pain.
How do you pronounce “hurtful”?
“Hurtful” is pronounced HURT-fuul (/ˈhɜɹtfʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hurtful” in a sentence?
Here is “hurtful” used in a sentence: “His hurtful comments about her work stung for days.”
What part of speech is “hurtful”?
“Hurtful” is an adjective.
Is “hurtful” a common word?
“Hurtful” is an uncommon word in modern English.
