painful
gb/pˈeɪnfəl/ us/pˈeɪnfəl/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 9400
fájdalmas, fáj, szívszorító, kínos, keserves, fáradságos, nehéz
A2
1
వాడుక నమూనా:
[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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
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").
అర్థం
causing physical pain
పదకలయికలు
painful injury
|painful condition
|painful swelling
|painful sting
|painful burn
|painful cramps
పర్యాయపదాలు
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".)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
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.)
విషయాలు
health
|daily life
|body
నిర్వచనం
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
వాడుక నమూనా:
[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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
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.
అర్థం
causing emotional pain
పదకలయికలు
painful memory
|painful experience
|painful breakup
|painful divorce
|painful reminder
|painful childhood
పర్యాయపదాలు
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.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
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.)
విషయాలు
emotions
|relationships
|life events
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
Making you feel very sad, hurt inside, or full of emotional pain.
Causing deep sadness, grief, or emotional suffering.
B2
3
kínos
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
[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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
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.
అర్థం
socially awkward or embarrassing
పదకలయికలు
painful silence
|painful pause
|painful conversation
|painful interview
|painful to watch
|painful moment
పర్యాయపదాలు
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.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
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.)
విషయాలు
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
నిర్వచనం
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
వాడుక నమూనా:
[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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
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.
అర్థం
very difficult or unpleasant process
పదకలయికలు
painful process
|slow and painful
|painful transition
|painful decision
|painful negotiation
|painful restructuring
పర్యాయపదాలు
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.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
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.)
విషయాలు
work
|life events
|change
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
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.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
painful
IPA
GB/pˈeɪnfəl/
US/pˈeɪnfəl/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
pain - ful (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (pain)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: painful
సంబంధిత పదాలు
పదప్రయోగాలు
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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.