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causing pain or distress to someone's feelings, often through unkind words or actions
- His hurtful comments left her feeling deeply wounded and upset.
- The hurtful remarks from her classmates made her question her self-worth.
- The hurtful betrayal by her closest friend shattered her trust in others.
- The hurtful silence from her partner after their argument left her feeling abandoned.
- It's hurtful to be excluded by your friends.
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causing damage or harm, especially by weakening or injuring
- The hurtful chemicals contaminated the soil.
- Excessive heat can be hurtful to electronic devices.
- His careless actions were hurtful to the environment.
- The policy changes proved hurtful to small communities.
- That remark was not only rude but hurtful to morale.