painful
gb/pˈeɪnfəl/ us/pˈeɪnfəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 9400
fájdalmas, fáj, szívszorító, kínos, keserves, fáradságos, nehéz
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is painful
Walking was painful for several days after she twisted her ankle.
Miután megrándította a bokáját, több napig fájdalmas volt a járás.
The dentist warned that the next few hours might be quite painful.
A fogorvos figyelmeztette, hogy a következő néhány óra meglehetősen fájdalmas lehet.
He let out a cry as the nurse cleaned the painful wound on his leg.
I woke up with a painful stiffness in my neck and shoulders.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My tooth is very painful today.
Ma nagyon fáj a fogam.
It is painful to move my arm.
Fáj mozgatni a karomat.
The cut on his hand looks painful.
These new shoes are painful to wear.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "I am painful" to mean they feel pain. In English, you usually say "I am in pain," "I feel pain," or "It is painful" about the body part or action (e.g., "My back is painful" or "Walking is painful").
Significado
causing physical pain
Colocações
painful injury
|painful condition
|painful swelling
|painful sting
|painful burn
|painful cramps
Sinónimos
sore (Often used for a body part that hurts in a mild or moderate way, especially after use or injury.)
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aching (Suggests a continuous, dull kind of pain rather than a sharp one.)
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excruciating (Much stronger than "painful"; used for extremely severe pain.)
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agonizing (Very strong and often long-lasting physical pain, more intense than general "painful".)
Antónimos
painless (Describes a medical treatment, injury, or process that does not cause physical pain.)
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comfortable (Suggests a pleasant, relaxed physical feeling, the opposite of physical discomfort or pain.)
Temas
health
|daily life
|body
Definição
Causing a strong, bad feeling in your body; making part of your body hurt.
Causing a sharp or unpleasant physical sensation of pain in part or all of the body.
B1
2
fájdalmas
B1
szívszorító
B2
Padrão de uso:
[experience/event/memory] is painful
Talking about his childhood was still too painful for him.
Még mindig túl fájdalmas volt számára a gyerekkoráról beszélni.
The breakup was painful, but she knew it was the right decision.
A szakítás fájdalmas volt, de tudta, hogy ez volt a helyes döntés.
It was a painful experience to lose her job so suddenly.
Looking at the old photos brought back painful memories of the accident.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The movie was painful for me because it reminded me of my father’s death.
A film fájdalmas volt számomra, mert apám halálára emlékeztetett.
It was a painful time after he moved away.
Fájdalmas időszak volt, miután elköltözött.
She has many painful memories from that year.
Losing my best friend was very painful.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes overuse "sad" for all negative feelings. "Painful" is stronger and is used when an event or memory feels like it hurts inside, not just makes you a little unhappy.
Significado
causing emotional pain
Colocações
painful memory
|painful experience
|painful breakup
|painful divorce
|painful reminder
|painful childhood
Sinónimos
upsetting (Softer and more general; something that makes you feel unhappy or worried, not always deeply painful.)
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distressing (Stronger than "upsetting" and close to "painful," often used for very worrying or sad situations.)
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traumatic (Suggests very strong, shocking emotional pain that may have long-term effects.)
Antónimos
comforting (Makes someone feel calmer, safer, or less sad, the opposite of emotional pain.)
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pleasant (Causes positive, enjoyable feelings rather than emotional hurt.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|life events
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Making you feel very sad, hurt inside, or full of emotional pain.
Causing deep sadness, grief, or emotional suffering.
B2
3
kínos
B1
Padrão de uso:
[situation/moment] is painful
There was a long, painful silence after he made the rude joke.
Hosszú, kínos csend támadt, miután elsütötte a sértő viccet.
Her presentation was so disorganized that it became painful to watch.
Az előadása annyira összeszedetlen volt, hogy már kínos volt nézni.
The interview was painful, with long pauses and confusing answers.
He tried to make small talk, but the conversation stayed painfully awkward.
Exemplos para aprendentes
After his comment, there was a painful silence in the room.
A megjegyzése után kínos csend lett a szobában.
The show was so bad that it was painful to watch.
A műsor olyan rossz volt, hogy kínos volt nézni.
The first meeting with my girlfriend’s parents was painful and very tense.
The questions in the interview were painful for him to answer.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "painful" in these expressions is about physical pain. In phrases like "a painful silence" or "painful to watch," it usually means socially or emotionally uncomfortable, not that your body hurts.
Significado
socially awkward or embarrassing
Colocações
painful silence
|painful pause
|painful conversation
|painful interview
|painful to watch
|painful moment
Sinónimos
awkward (Very common word for uncomfortable social situations; often a bit softer than "painful.")
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embarrassing (Focuses on feeling ashamed or foolish; overlaps with "painful" when the embarrassment is strong.)
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cringeworthy (Informal; used when something is so bad or embarrassing that you almost physically react.)
Antónimos
relaxed (Describes a calm, easy social atmosphere with no tension or embarrassment.)
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comfortable (Indicates that people feel at ease in the situation, not tense or embarrassed.)
Temas
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
Definição
Making people feel very uncomfortable or embarrassed, especially when other people are watching.
Causing strong embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort in a social or observed situation.
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
[process/change/decision] is painful
Recovering from the scandal was a long and painful process for the company.
A cégnek hosszú és keserves folyamat volt talpra állnia a botrány után.
It was a painful decision to close the family business.
Nagyon nehéz döntés volt bezárni a családi vállalkozást.
Moving to a new country can be a painful transition at first.
The negotiations were painful, but they finally reached an agreement.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Learning the new system was a painful process for the staff.
Az új rendszer megtanulása keserves folyamat volt a munkatársak számára.
Deciding to leave his job was a painful choice.
Nehéz döntés volt számára, hogy otthagyja az állását.
Changing our plan was painful, but it was necessary.
The move to a smaller house was slow and painful for them.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this sense with simple emotional sadness. Here, "painful" highlights how hard and unpleasant the process or change is, not only that it makes you sad.
Significado
very difficult or unpleasant process
Colocações
painful process
|slow and painful
|painful transition
|painful decision
|painful negotiation
|painful restructuring
Sinónimos
arduous (Formal; focuses on the great effort and difficulty required.)
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grueling (Emphasizes that something is extremely tiring and demanding over time.)
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onerous (Formal; stresses that something is a heavy, unpleasant responsibility or duty.)
Antónimos
easy (Requires little effort or struggle, the opposite of a painful process.)
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smooth (Happens without problems or difficulty, the opposite of a slow, painful change.)
Temas
work
|life events
|change
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definição
Describes a process or change that is very hard and unpleasant to go through.
Very difficult, unpleasant, or slow to do or experience, often involving effort or struggle over time.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
painful
IPA
GB/pˈeɪnfəl/
US/pˈeɪnfəl/
Sílabas e acento
pain - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pain)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: painful
Família de palavras
Expressões
a slow and painful process
1/ə slˈoʊ ˈænd pˈeɪnfəl pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
very slow, unpleasant process
A change or set of actions that takes a long time and is very hard or unpleasant.
Exemplos
- Changing the company culture was a slow and painful process.
- Healing after the accident has been a slow and painful process for her.
painful experience
1/pˈeɪnfəl ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
event causing strong pain
An event in your life that hurt you a lot, physically or emotionally.
Exemplos
- Losing his job was a painful experience that he never forgot.
- Her first surgery was a painful experience, but it helped her recover.
painful memory
1/pˈeɪnfəl mˈɛmɚi/
fixed phrase
emotionally hurtful memory
A past event that you remember and that makes you feel emotional pain.
Exemplos
- He still carries painful memories of the war.
- Talking about that day brings back painful memories.
painful reminder
1/pˈeɪnfəl ɹimˈaɪndɚ/
fixed phrase
thing that recalls a sad event
Something that makes you remember a past event that hurt you emotionally.
Exemplos
- The empty chair at the table was a painful reminder of his absence.
- The song is a painful reminder of her first breakup.
painful silence
1/pˈeɪnfəl sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
very awkward silence
A time when nobody speaks and the quiet feels very uncomfortable or embarrassing.
Exemplos
- After his rude comment, there was a painful silence around the table.
- The interview began with a painful silence before anyone asked a question.
painful to watch
1/pˈeɪnfəl tə wˈɔt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
very unpleasant to watch
Used when something is so bad, embarrassing, or uncomfortable that you almost feel pain when you watch it.
Exemplos
- The play was so poorly acted that it was painful to watch.
- His speech was painful to watch because he kept forgetting his lines.
painful truth
1/pˈeɪnfəl tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
fact that hurts to accept
A fact that is real but makes you feel bad when you accept it.
Exemplos
- It was a painful truth, but the team simply wasn’t good enough.
- Sometimes you have to face the painful truth about your own mistakes.