adj

pained

paynd

Pained (adj) means showing distress, especially emotional hurt. Example: “He gave a pained look when she mentioned the accident.”

adj

Showing distress, especially emotional hurt.

"He gave a pained look when she mentioned the accident."

How to use pained

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVisibly hurt or upset, usually emotionally.

more pained comparative, most pained superlative

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What does “pained” mean?

The word “pained” means showing distress, especially emotional hurt. In plain terms, visibly hurt or upset, usually emotionally.

How do you pronounce “pained”?

“Pained” is pronounced paynd (/peɪnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “pained” in a sentence?

Here is “pained” used in a sentence: “He gave a pained look when she mentioned the accident.”

What part of speech is “pained”?

“Pained” is an adjective.