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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The wedding day will pass, but your decision to attend despite your hurt feelings will speak volumes about your character and your willingness to be the father your daughter needs.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 June 2025
And feel zero hurt feelings because I wasn't invited.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 31 May 2025
There is also the potential for hurt feelings and resentment to build if an individual is ready to stop pursuing fertility treatment, and their partner is not.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 May 2025
Amid all that chaos, Avery and Tristan find time to argue about Avery’s mixed signals and Tristan’s hurt feelings.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 May 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 June 2025
And feel zero hurt feelings because I wasn't invited.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 31 May 2025
There is also the potential for hurt feelings and resentment to build if an individual is ready to stop pursuing fertility treatment, and their partner is not.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 May 2025
Amid all that chaos, Avery and Tristan find time to argue about Avery’s mixed signals and Tristan’s hurt feelings.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 May 2025
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 5 Jul. 2025.
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