hurtful

/ˈhʌrtfəl/
/ˈhʌtfʊl/
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Other forms: hurtfully

Definitions of hurtful
  1. adjective
    causing hurt
    “her hurtful unconsidered words”
    synonyms:
    unkind
    lacking kindness
  2. adjective
    harmful to living things
    synonyms: deleterious, injurious
    harmful
    causing or capable of causing harm
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhʌrtfəl/
UK
/ˈhʌtfʊl/
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