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Mom had a pained look when she heard the sad news.
What does Pained mean?
Pained means showing hurt, sadness, or discomfort.
Dictionary definition
Showing hurt, sadness, or discomfort.
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What does pained mean?
Pained means showing hurt, sadness, or discomfort.
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Which word is closest in meaning to pained?
Hurt is close in meaning to pained in this context.
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MeaningPained means showing hurt, sadness, or discomfort.
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Synonyms
Words like Pained
hurtUse when someone feels pain or sadness.
Antonyms
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pleasedUse when someone feels happy or satisfied.
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Word family
Pained word family
Base word
pain
adjective
painful
Causing hurt or sadness.
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Look for clues that show hurt, sadness, or discomfort.
Common mix-up
Pained can describe emotional hurt or physical pain.
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