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She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said.
Their comments were really hurtful to me.
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Some toxic relational patterns spotlighted within this trend aim to expose and dismantle the societal structures that women, unfortunately, experience in heteronormative relationships, with the hopes of challenging these hurtful norms to create equity and respectful relationships.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
There have certainly been times where the intention is to be hurtful.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
Often inadvertently, actions and behaviors can be perceived as hurtful, which can lead to conflict.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Some toxic relational patterns spotlighted within this trend aim to expose and dismantle the societal structures that women, unfortunately, experience in heteronormative relationships, with the hopes of challenging these hurtful norms to create equity and respectful relationships.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
There have certainly been times where the intention is to be hurtful.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
Often inadvertently, actions and behaviors can be perceived as hurtful, which can lead to conflict.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hurtful
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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