Examples of hurtful in a Sentence
She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said.
Their comments were really hurtful to me.
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Morris, of Belleville, said the decision to omit her son's name wasn't just hurtful to her, but was a disservice to all of his fellow classmates who loved him.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Traditionally, the style focuses on making jabs at someone’s appearance or identity, welcoming hurtful comments that punch down on someone when done without thoughtfulness.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Others view it as something deeply hurtful.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Traditionally, the style focuses on making jabs at someone’s appearance or identity, welcoming hurtful comments that punch down on someone when done without thoughtfulness.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Others view it as something deeply hurtful.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurtful
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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