Hurtful and Pleasing

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Hurtful adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.

Usage example: her ex-husband said hurtful things that she could never forgive

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Pleasing is an antonym for hurtful.

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Pleasing adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

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Hurtful is an antonym for pleasing.

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