Pain

/peɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A physical sensation of discomfort or suffering.

She experienced sharp pain in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.

Emotional suffering or distress.

He felt a deep pain after losing his beloved pet.

A source of unhappiness or discomfort.

The constant pain of rejection made it hard for her to trust others.

verb

To cause someone to experience pain.

The thought of failing the exam pained him deeply.

Middle English, from Old French 'peine', from Latin 'poena' meaning punishment.

pain in the neck

A person or thing that is very annoying.

no pain, no gain

You must work hard for something you want.

pain threshold

The point at which a person starts to feel pain.

ache

A continuous or prolonged dull pain.

agony

Extreme physical or mental suffering.

hurt

To cause pain or injury to the body.

A hassle or annoyance.

Dealing with that paperwork is such a pain.

Someone who is bothersome.

He's a real pain in the ass sometimes.