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Definitions

stung

[stuhng] / stʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
sore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
resentful
STRONG
annoying pressing sensitive smarting upset
WEAK
afflicted aggrieved annoyed critical distressing grieved grieving indignant irked irritated pained peeved troubled urgent vexed weighty
Antonyms
WEAK
delighted good happy pleased well

Example Sentences

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Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

I think it would have really stung if I hadn't gone on to win this tournament after building such a commanding lead over the first two days.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“So when I got stung, I went, ‘Oh, I think I got stung!’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Among those stung by the software selloff was Gavin Baker’s Atreides Management, one of last year’s top performers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

I know ’cause I’ve been stung a bunch of times.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle