Synonyms for Painful (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (causing misery or pain or distress):
afflictive
WordNet sense 2 (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ):
unpleasant
WordNet sense 3 (hurting):
raw, sensitive, sore, tender
WordNet sense 4 (keenly distressing to the mind or feelings):
poignant
WordNet sense 5 (producing or having a painfully hot sensation):
burning
WordNet sense 6 (causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold):
biting
WordNet sense 7 (extremely painful):
agonizing, excruciating, harrowing, torturous
WordNet sense 8 (exceptionally bad or displeasing):
abominable, atrocious, awful, dreadful, terrible, unspeakable
WordNet sense 9 (causing physical discomfort):
irritating
WordNet sense 10 (providing or experiencing physical discomfort):
uncomfortable
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