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Definition of hurtfulness

hurtfulness

/ˈhɜːrtfəlnəs/
hurt · ful · ness
Adverb:hurtfully
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Adjective:hurtful
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• noun

1

The quality or state of causing emotional distress, grief, or wounded feelings.

Example

"He later apologized for the hurtfulness of his careless remarks during the heated argument."

2

The quality of causing physical harm, injury, or damage; harmfulness.

Example

"Early physicians documented the hurtfulness of prolonged exposure to toxic coal dust."

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• Rhymes for hurtfulness

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