hurtful

Definition

Tending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.

Etymology

From hurt + -ful.

Example Sentences

• "A good principle not rightly understood may prove as hurtful as a bad."
• "Well-cultivated soils are often healthy; nor at present has it been proved that the use of manure is hurtful."
• "Both men and women can be emotionally abusive. Even in the healthiest relationships, people occasionally reach down into their personal bags of known remembrances, past disagreements, and unresolved issues, and fling hurtful comments at their partners."

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