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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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On the other hand, many of these online spaces offer people the cover of anonymity, which makes some feel empowered to say some really hurtful, ridiculous stuff.
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Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
Joseph, whose family immigrated from Haiti on a boat in 1991, called Trump's comments embarrassing and hurtful.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
However, instead of crucifying the performers for their involvement in these often hurtful portrayals, Simien analyzes their brilliant artistic expression and unpacks how these earlier acts paved the way for stars like Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
My direct messages and comments have blazed with hurtful comments.
—Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
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Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
Joseph, whose family immigrated from Haiti on a boat in 1991, called Trump's comments embarrassing and hurtful.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
However, instead of crucifying the performers for their involvement in these often hurtful portrayals, Simien analyzes their brilliant artistic expression and unpacks how these earlier acts paved the way for stars like Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
My direct messages and comments have blazed with hurtful comments.
—Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hurtful
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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