hurtful
Example Sentences
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"I'm happy to clear it up, because it's the most hurtful thing and the exact opposite of what was reported," Johnson told The Telegraph.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Three months later, I published a mea culpa, in which I renounced my support for Trump and apologized for my hurtful deeds and rhetoric.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
The Spotlight Shotts community group previously told BBC Scotland News the flippant comment was hurtful to people in the town.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Eight days later, Sotomayor issued an apology, saying her comment was inappropriate and hurtful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
As hurtful as those comments were, what made things worse was that as she said them, Magic was lifting up C.C.’s wings and looking under them.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
