Hurtful refers to something that causes pain, discomfort or emotional distress. It can be in the form of words or actions and is often used to describe behavior that intentionally or unintentionally harms someone emotionally.
Usage examples
She made a hurtful comment about my appearance that really affected my self-esteem.
His hurtful words during the argument caused a rift in our friendship.
Receiving a hurtful email from a loved one can be incredibly upsetting.
It is important to recognize the impact of hurtful behavior and strive to avoid it in our interactions with others.
Being subjected to hurtful rumors can be emotionally damaging and lead to feelings of isolation.
She has said very hurtful things to her mother and her husband. (bc-injury-law.com)
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I on the other hand hate the silence, I would much rather take a slap through the face... hehe... but in the end, because there is so much love between us, it never lasts long, and mutual respect keeps us from name calling or any other kind of hurtful things. (luvemorleavem.com)