Examples of hurtful in a Sentence
She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said.
Their comments were really hurtful to me.
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Dolores’ impact, like that of many other activists, will continue to guide us, regardless of the hurtful behavior of any one individual.
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Gloria Steinem, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Early, hurtful experiences can cause children to see the world differently and to react in seemingly unpredictable ways.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In an open letter funded by his Yeezy brand and published in a January edition of The Wall Street Journal, the rapper claimed his hurtful remarks and erratic behavior were caused by bipolar disorder.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Gloria Steinem, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Early, hurtful experiences can cause children to see the world differently and to react in seemingly unpredictable ways.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In an open letter funded by his Yeezy brand and published in a January edition of The Wall Street Journal, the rapper claimed his hurtful remarks and erratic behavior were caused by bipolar disorder.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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