painful

adjective B1

Meaning

Something that is painful causes physical or emotional discomfort or hurt.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "painful" with "painstaking," which means very careful and detailed.

Example Sentences

Is it painful to get a shot at the doctor ?
That was a painful mistake , but I learned a lot .
The cut on my finger is very painful today .
The injury was not painful , so I did not worry .

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