Pained: meaning, definitions and examples

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pained

 

[ peษชnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

The word 'pained' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'pain'. It describes a state of having suffered emotional or physical discomfort. People often use it to convey feelings of sadness, distress, or suffering due to various circumstances. This term encompasses both mental anguish and bodily pain, making it versatile in expression.

Synonyms

anguished, distressed, hurt, suffering

Examples of usage

  • She was pained by the loss of her friend.
  • He felt pained to hear the harsh criticism.
  • The news left him pained and silent.
  • She looked pained when she recalled the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "pained" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dolorido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmerzlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sakit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bolesny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—›ใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolorido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ”ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolestnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolestivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ผ็—›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกrsaukafullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ั‚ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ํ†ต์ฆ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adolorido

Etymology

The term 'pained' originates from the Old English word 'pรฆne', which refers to suffering or being hurt. Its roots can be traced to the Proto-Germanic '*painล', which is linked to various languages, indicating suffering or discomfort. Over time, the usage of 'pain' evolved, branching out into different contexts. 'Pained' became a standard expression to describe both emotional and physical distress, indicating a strong reaction to negative stimuli or experiences. The emotional connotation has been increasingly prevalent in modern language, reflecting the complexity of human feelings and experiences. As language developed, 'pained' gained a broader meaning, encompassing a range of sentiments, from deep sorrow to fleeting discomfort.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,188, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.