Wounding (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing physical or especially psychological injury; "a stabbing remark"; "wounding and false charges of disloyalty".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her sharp tongue made a wounding comment that left the recipient in tears.
- The politician's wounding accusations against his opponent sparked a heated debate.
- The movie's portrayal of the main character's past was a wounding reminder of her traumatic experience.
- The wounding effects of bullying can last a lifetime and affect a person's self-esteem.
- The author's wounding critique of the artist's work was met with outrage from fans and supporters.