HURTFUL


Meaning of HURTFUL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hɜ:(r)tfʊl ]

If you say that someone’s comments or actions are hurtful , you mean that they are unkind and upsetting.

Her comments can only be hurtful to Mrs Green’s family.

= upsetting

ADJ

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