hurtful meaning

UK US /ˈhɝtfəl/ 2 syllables

hurtful (adjective): causing hurt.

hurtful has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hurtful as an adjective

  1. causing hurt
    • her hurtful unconsidered words

    Similar: unkind

  2. harmful to living things
    • deleterious chemical additives

    Synonyms: deleterious, injurious

    Similar: harmful

How to pronounce hurtful

hurtful is pronounced /ˈhɝtfəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in UL · 7-letter words

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