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painful
Definition
(adj) causing physical or psychological pain
Example Sentence
worked with painful slowness
Definition
(adj) causing misery or pain or distress
Synonyms
:
afflictive
,
sore
Example Sentence
it was a sore trial to him
the painful process of growing up
Definition
(adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms
:
abominable
,
atrocious
,
awful
,
dreadful
,
terrible
,
unspeakable
Example Sentence
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
an awful voice
dreadful manners
a painful performance
terrible handwriting
an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
Definition
(adj) causing physical discomfort
Synonyms
:
irritating
Example Sentence
bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful
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