noun
wincing
Wincing (noun) means a sudden facial grimace made in reaction to pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant. Example: “His wincing gave away how much the injection hurt.”
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A sudden facial grimace made in reaction to pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant.
"His wincing gave away how much the injection hurt."
How to use wincing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe involuntary screwed-up face people make when something hurts or is cringe-worthy.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wincings
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What does “wincing” mean?
The word “wincing” means a sudden facial grimace made in reaction to pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant. In plain terms, the involuntary screwed-up face people make when something hurts or is cringe-worthy.
How do you use “wincing” in a sentence?
Here is “wincing” used in a sentence: “His wincing gave away how much the injection hurt.”
What part of speech is “wincing”?
“Wincing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of wincing?
"wincing" (noun) means a sudden facial grimace made in reaction to pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant.
