pained

Example Sentences

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When I was in second grade, during a parent teacher conference, my teacher was pained to tell my mother that her son would never learn to read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But since the pits closed almost four decades ago, residents describe a slow and pained decline as people struggled to get well-paid, stable employment.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She said she is pained by the persistent kidnappings.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

River for his concerts, Franca was the kind of spot he’d be pained to lose in his neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

I tried to scream, but the forest’s pained roar drowned me out.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia