Meaning & Definition of word "Hurting"

Hurting

/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/

1. the act of causing pain or distress; suffering.
- Example: The hurting he experienced during his childhood has shaped his character.
2. an emotional or psychological pain.
- Example: Her hurting was evident in her tears during the conversation.

1. present participle of hurt; to cause pain or suffering to someone or something.
- Example: She is still hurting from the loss of her pet.
2. to experience pain or distress.
- Example: He is hurting after his recent breakup.
3. to damage or harm someone or something.
- Example: 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

Meaning: broke or financially struggling

Example Sentence: I'm really hurting for cash this month.

Meaning: to feel emotional pain

Example Sentence: After the breakup, she was really hurting.