pain
ful
Comparative
more painful
Superlative
most painful
1
causing physical pain in someone
- The painful bruise on his leg made it hard to walk.
- His painful back muscles tightened after the long workout.
- Her painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy.
Antonyms:
2
making one experience pain
- The painful cut on his hand required immediate attention.
- The painful twist of his ankle forced him to stop running.
- The painful cut on his finger bled for several minutes.
- He received a painful knock on the head during the game.
Synonyms:
3
causing significant distress or misery
- The loss of her beloved pet was a painful experience that took a long time to overcome.
- The financial strain on the family created a painful sense of insecurity and worry.
- The breakup left him with painful memories that lingered for months.
- The prolonged unemployment was a painful ordeal for the entire family.
- His painful regret over missed opportunities was evident in every conversation.
Synonyms:
4
very bad or disappointing
- Her presentation was painful, full of mistakes and awkward pauses.
- His cooking was painful, with every dish falling flat.
- The performance was so painful, it made the audience cringe.
- Her speech was painful, filled with constant mistakes.