Meaning & Definition of word "Pained"

Pained

/peɪnd/

1. Past tense of 'pain', meaning to cause suffering or distress.
- Example: The news of the accident pained her deeply.

1. Feeling or showing physical pain or discomfort.
- Example: She had a pained expression on her face after she stubbed her toe.
2. Expressing or resulting from emotional distress or anguish.
- Example: 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.

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

Example Sentence: I'm feeling all pained after watching that movie.

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

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