Painful ˈpeɪnfl Back Adjective Death Ankle Walk Blow

• is your back still painful?
• a painful death
• my ankle is still too painful to walk on.
• he took a painful blow on the shoulder.

painful

1. causing you pain
• Is your back still painful?
• a painful death
• My ankle is still too painful to walk on.
• He took a painful blow on the shoulder.
• It was a difficult and painful operation.

Extra Examples

• I had to undergo a series of painful injections.
• It was a slow and painful death.
• The infection isn't dangerous, but it's very painful.
• Ulcers can be unbearably painful.
2. causing you to feel upset or embarrassed
• Seeing her again brought back painful memories.
• My parents' divorce was a very painful experience for me.
• Christmas can be a painful reminder of the loss of a loved one.
• Their efforts were painful to watch.
• I find it extremely painful to read the daily news.
• It's very painful for a kid to face up to that kind of thing.
• It was painful watching them get it all wrong.
• The subject of his failed marriage was quite painful to him.
3. unpleasant or difficult to do
• SYNONYM trying
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• Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process.