Hurtfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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hurtfully
[ หhษหrtfสli ]
manner of action
Hurtfully is used to describe actions or words that cause emotional or physical pain to someone. It often refers to behavior that is intentionally damaging or unkind. The term implies a level of cruelty or insensitivity in the manner of communication or action. Hurtfully can also convey a sense of regret or remorse when reflecting on the impact of oneโs actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spoke hurtfully to her friend after the argument.
- He completed the task hurtfully, not caring about the consequences.
- They laughed hurtfully at her mistakes.
- The comments were made hurtfully, leaving scars on her self-esteem.
Translations
Translations of the word "hurtfully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ferozemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคฆเคพเคฏเฅ เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schmerzhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyakitkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะปััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bolesny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฟใซๆบใกใฆ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre blessante
๐ช๐ธ dolorosamente
๐น๐ท acฤฑ vererek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุคูู
๐จ๐ฟ bolestnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ bolestne
๐จ๐ณ ็่ฆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ boleฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกrt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััััะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤrฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dolorosamente
Etymology
The word 'hurtfully' derives from the adjective 'hurtful', which itself originates from the Old English 'hyrtful', meaning causing pain or harm. The suffix '-ly' is added to convert the adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. 'Hurt' can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*hurtwล', meaning to injure or cause pain, and has evolved in usage through the centuries, particularly in English literature. The concept of causing emotional distress, as implied by 'hurtfully', has been present in language for many centuries, reflecting societal views on emotional relationships and communication.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,552, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.