hurt feelings
plural noun
: unhappiness or sadness caused by someone's words or actions
His behavior at the party caused a lot of hurt feelings.
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His tenure with the team was marked by hurt feelings and physical pain.
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Joe Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Even if the cat wanted to avenge Tommy’s hurt feelings, why mess that up by killing Carolyn and implicating Tommy?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2024
Colin didn't return for season 5, but Daisy and Gary did, with a fractured relationship and hurt feelings.
—Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024
In the comments, many people sympathized with the bride's frustration and hurt feelings.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Joe Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Even if the cat wanted to avenge Tommy’s hurt feelings, why mess that up by killing Carolyn and implicating Tommy?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2024
Colin didn't return for season 5, but Daisy and Gary did, with a fractured relationship and hurt feelings.
—Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024
In the comments, many people sympathized with the bride's frustration and hurt feelings.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Hurt feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20feelings. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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