Meaning & Definition of word "Stung"

Stung

stʌŋ

1. past tense and past participle of 'sting', meaning to pierce or wound with a sharp-pointed structure or to cause a sharp, often brief pain.
- Example: She was stung by a bee while she was gardening.
2. to be affected by something (often used figuratively) that causes a sharp, emotional pain or discomfort.
- Example: He felt stung by her harsh words.
3. to cause someone to feel a sudden emotional distress or injury.
- Example: The criticism stung him deeply.

Middle English stungen, from Old English stingan

stung by criticism:

to feel hurt or offended by someone's negative remarks

stung with regret:

to feel intense regret over a past action

stung like a bee:

to feel a sudden and sharp pain or disappointment

sting:

to pierce or wound with a sharp point

stingy:

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Meaning: to be cheated or tricked

Example Sentence: I got stung on that deal.

Meaning: to feel betrayed or hurt by someone

Example Sentence: I can't believe she would do that to me; I really feel stung.