I got a painful sunburn.
We can't ignore our country's painful history of slavery.
His questions brought up a lot of painful memories.
It was painful to watch.
Recent Examples on the WebIn the back of her mind was an awareness, gleaned from having worked directly with Sondheim and Furth, of just how painful the musical’s initial reception had been for them.—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 Are there any songs that are too painful to revisit?—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 28 May 2024 Women should be aware of all pain relief measures available to them and feel comfortable discussing their options with their healthcare provider before agreeing to procedures that may be painful.—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 28 May 2024 Applying ice can also help reduce swelling if the sting is painful.—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for painful
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