Hurtful and Sad

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Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

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Sad and hurtful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sad" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Sad adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

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Hurtful and sad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Sad".

Nearby Words: sadness, sadly

In Mischief Makers, a major enemy attacks you with hurtful words; words like "sad," "fear," and "hate" are actually being shot at you.

Source: The Power of Love

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