Examples of painful in a Sentence
I got a painful sunburn.
We can't ignore our country's painful history of slavery.
His questions brought up a lot of painful memories.
It was painful to watch.
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The freezing element can be uncomfortable or painful, even if only for a short amount of time.
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Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
In a candid interview, the singer and activist opens up about healing from an abusive childhood and painful divorce through motherhood and mental health advocacy
Growing up Jewel felt unworthy of love.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
In a candid interview, the singer and activist opens up about healing from an abusive childhood and painful divorce through motherhood and mental health advocacy
Growing up Jewel felt unworthy of love.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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“Painful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painful. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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