hurtful
Translation
hurtful, upsetting, unkind
Examples
That was a very hurtful comment.
That was a very hurtful comment.
His words were hurtful to her.
His words were hurtful to her.
Grammar Patterns
(attributive) causing emotional pain He made a hurtful remark.
((to sb.)) causing emotional pain to (sb.) Your words were hurtful to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unkind, cruel, malicious; Antonyms: kind, harmless, complimentary
Etymology
From the verb 'hurt' plus the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'full' of 'hurt', it is 'hurtful'.