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.