Hurt

Definition

Hurt is a verb, noun, and adjective. As a verb, it means to cause physical pain, emotional distress, or damage. As a noun, it refers to pain, injury, or emotional suffering. As an adjective, it describes a state of being injured or distressed.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /hɜrt/
• Respelling: HURT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /hɜːt/
• Respelling: HURT

Etymology

The word "hurt" originates from Old French "hurter," meaning "to strike or bump," and Middle English "hurten," used to denote physical pain or harm. Its roots are likely Germanic, with connections to Proto-Germanic "*hurton" (to strike).

Derivatives

• Hurtful (adjective)
• Hurting (noun/verb)
• Hurtfulness (noun)
• Unhurt (adjective)
• Hurtlessly (adverb)

Synonyms

• Injure
• Wound
• Harm

Antonyms

• Heal
• Comfort
• Repair

Usage

The verb "hurt" is used to describe causing or experiencing pain, as in "He hurt his leg while playing football." As a noun, it refers to an instance of pain or distress, such as "The betrayal caused deep hurt." The adjective describes a state of injury, such as "She felt hurt by the remarks."

Related Terms

• Pain: Physical or emotional suffering.
• Injury: Harm or damage to the body.
• Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To cause physical pain or injury: Refers to inflicting harm on someone or something.
  • Example: "He accidentally hurt himself with the knife."
• To cause emotional distress: Refers to inflicting emotional pain.
  • Example: "Her words hurt him deeply."
• To suffer pain or discomfort: Refers to experiencing harm or distress.
  • Example: "My ankle hurts after the fall."

Noun

• Physical injury or damage: Refers to harm done to the body.
  • Example: "The doctor treated the hurt on his arm."
• Emotional pain or distress: Refers to a feeling of sorrow or suffering.
  • Example: "The breakup left a deep hurt in her heart."

Adjective

• Injured or in pain: Describes a state of physical harm.
  • Example: "The player was hurt and had to leave the game."
• Emotionally distressed: Describes a state of being upset or offended.
  • Example: "She looked hurt by the harsh criticism."