hurt feelings
plural noun
: unhappiness or sadness caused by someone's words or actions
His behavior at the party caused a lot of hurt feelings.
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There were ways to acknowledge the hurt feelings that so many Giants fans have expressed over the past two weeks, while also acknowledging that a lot of the hurt came from the inadequate organizational response.
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Despite his hurt feelings, in an unusual move for him, Smith seems fine moving on.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Lines have been crossed, there are hurt feelings, and the two of them can't see eye-to-eye anymore.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Months later, Vandersloot said any hurt feelings caused by Reese’s comments have faded into the background.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Despite his hurt feelings, in an unusual move for him, Smith seems fine moving on.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Lines have been crossed, there are hurt feelings, and the two of them can't see eye-to-eye anymore.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Months later, Vandersloot said any hurt feelings caused by Reese’s comments have faded into the background.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurt feelings
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“Hurt feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20feelings. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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