Definition of «painful realization»

The phrase "painful realization" means a difficult and distressing understanding or awareness of something that causes emotional or mental discomfort.

Sentences with «painful realization»

I think it has more to do with a lack of self value and the sometimes painful realizations that we aren't perfect. (nakedpastor.com)
That could be a painful realization, but it is far preferable to basing decisions of any value on unreliable, flawed data. (entrepreneur.com)
It was a painful realization for him, but a crucial lesson. (entrepreneur.com)
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