pained

adjective
UK: /peɪnd/
US: /peɪnd/

  1. Showing that you are suffering, either physically or emotionally.

    1. He looked pained when he stubbed his toe on the table leg.
    2. The news of her failure brought a pained expression to her face, revealing her deep disappointment.

  2. Affected or troubled by something; showing distress or discomfort.

    1. She gave a pained smile when she heard the joke.
    2. He offered a pained apology after realizing his error in the sensitive discussion.

Synonyms

afflicted anguished sorrowful distressed hurt
pained verb

  1. Simple past tense and past participle of pain.

    1. The injury pained him for weeks after the accident.
    2. He was clearly pained by the memory of the incident, judging by his silence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pained" in English means: Showing that you are suffering, either physically or emotionally., Affected or troubled by something; showing distress or discomfort..

The phonetic transcription of "pained" is /peɪnd/ in British English and /peɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pained": afflicted, anguished, sorrowful, distressed, hurt.

Example usage of "pained": "He looked pained when he stubbed his toe on the table leg.". More examples on the page.