Pained

/peɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'pain', meaning to cause suffering or distress.

The news of the accident pained her deeply.

adjective

Feeling or showing physical pain or discomfort.

She had a pained expression on her face after she stubbed her toe.

Expressing or resulting from emotional distress or anguish.

He gave a pained sigh, reflecting on the loss of his friend.

Derived from the past participle of 'pain', which comes from Latin 'poena' meaning 'penalty' or 'pain'.

pained expression

A facial expression that shows discomfort or distress.

pained laughter

Laughter that is forced or strained, often indicating underlying discomfort.

pained silence

A quietness that conveys discomfort or awkwardness.

pain

Physical suffering or discomfort.

painful

Causing physical discomfort or emotional distress.

pains

Efforts or exertions to achieve something, often with difficulty.

Feeling sad or upset; often used in a lighthearted context.

I'm feeling all pained after watching that movie.

A reference to someone who is overly dramatic about their struggles.

Stop being so pained about it; it's just a breakup.