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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Colin didn't return for season 5, but Daisy and Gary did, with a fractured relationship and hurt feelings.
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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
On the other hand, if your child has already cut ties, family therapy can help work through hurt feelings in a safe, neutral space.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
These moments can feel like emotional minefields, where one wrong step could lead to hurt feelings, misunderstandings or prolonged conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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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
On the other hand, if your child has already cut ties, family therapy can help work through hurt feelings in a safe, neutral space.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
These moments can feel like emotional minefields, where one wrong step could lead to hurt feelings, misunderstandings or prolonged conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hurt feelings
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“Hurt feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20feelings. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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