PAINFUL

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. adjective causing physical or psychological pain.
  2. adjective causing misery or pain or distress. — synonyms: afflictive, sore
  3. adjective exceptionally bad or displeasing. — synonyms: atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, terrible, unspeakable
  4. adjective causing physical discomfort. — synonyms: irritating

Examples

  • “His violin playing is painful.”

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