Hurting

/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of causing pain or distress; suffering.

The hurting he experienced during his childhood has shaped his character.

an emotional or psychological pain.

Her hurting was evident in her tears during the conversation.

verb

present participle of hurt; to cause pain or suffering to someone or something.

She is still hurting from the loss of her pet.

to experience pain or distress.

He is hurting after his recent breakup.

to damage or harm someone or something.

The recent scandals are hurting the company's reputation.

Middle English 'hurtien', from Old English 'hyrtan', meaning to injure.

hurting inside

experiencing emotional pain or distress

hurting someone’s feelings

causing someone emotional pain or upset

I'm hurting

expressing that one is in pain or suffering

hurt

to cause pain or injury

pain

an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience

suffer

to experience pain or distress

broke or financially struggling

I'm really hurting for cash this month.

to feel emotional pain

After the breakup, she was really hurting.