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

“I regret my hurtful comments. I have apologized to my colleague.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Back at work, two managers, whom she says knew about what she'd been through, made comments she found hurtful.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Of course, you cannot unhear hurtful comments, but you can prevent them from impacting your performance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

It may be that being born prematurely is simply hurtful to a child’s overall well-being.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt