Painful
Adjective
UK
/ˈpeɪn.fəl/
US
/ˈpeɪn.fəl/
Definition
Used to describe something that causes pain.
Example
"It was a painful experience that she never forgot."
"He had a painful injury that took weeks to heal."
"Talking about the past was painful, but it helped him move forward."
Explanation
Painful describes something that causes pain, either physically or emotionally. It can refer to an injury, illness, or even a difficult memory or experience. A painful situation makes a person uncomfortable, sad, or distressed. The word focuses on the effect something has by causing suffering or discomfort.