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hurtfully

/ˈhɝːt.fəl.i/
hurt · ful · ly
Adjective:hurtful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes emotional distress, mental pain, or injured feelings.

Example

"During the heated argument, he spoke hurtfully to his oldest friend and immediately regretted his words."

2

In a way that causes physical injury, damage, or detriment.

Example

"The heavy frost affected the young orchard hurtfully, ruining nearly half of the spring blossoms."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hurtfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hurtfully
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