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

"We don't even know if she took Tylenol during her pregnancy, but that was a hurtful moment for her."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

I love you too, I wanted to say with as much hurtful sarcasm as I could muster, but she hadn’t seen me, and I kept quiet.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs