Meaning & Definition of word "Hurting"

Hurting

/ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/

noun:

  • 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.

verb:

  • 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

hurt:

to cause pain or injury

pain:

an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience

suffer:

to experience pain or distress

Slang Meanings of hurting

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.