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hurtful
(hurt|ful)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhəːtfʊl, -f(ə)l/
adjective
causing distress to someone’s feelings:
his hurtful remarks
Derivatives
hurtfully
adverb
hurtfulness
noun
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