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Word: Hurtful
Speech Type: Adjective
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Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhəːtf(ʊ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing distress to someone's feelings
Short Definition:causing distress to someone's feelings
Examples:- his hurtful remarks
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