Hurtfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurtfully

 

[ หˆhษœหrtfสŠli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 oneโ€™s actions.

Synonyms

cruelly, meanly, painfully

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferozemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เคฆเคพเคฏเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmerzhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyakitkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปั–ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bolesny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—›ใฟใซๆบ€ใกใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre blessante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolorosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑ vererek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ”„๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุคู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolestnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolestne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—›่‹ฆๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ั‚ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.