Hurtful and Worrying

Hurtful

Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

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

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Worrying

Worrying adjective - Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
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Synonyms for Worrying

Hurtful and worrying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Worrying".

Nearby Words: worry, worried
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