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hurtful

hurt·ful

UK/ˈhɜːtfʊl/ US/ˈhɜːtfəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

causing hurt

  • “her hurtful unconsidered words”
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2.

harmful to living things

  • “deleterious chemical additives”
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Origin

From hurt + -ful.

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