hurtful

Example Sentences

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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

Eight days later, Sotomayor issued an apology, saying her comment was inappropriate and hurtful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Farage said he liked Parry and had known him "for a very long time", but that his comments were "crass, insensitive, hurtful and wrong".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She said people have made hurtful comments to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“I’d expect that you more than most boys would know how hurtful teasing can be.”

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge