Meaning & Definition of word "Hurting"

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    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.