hurt feelings
plural noun
: unhappiness or sadness caused by someone's words or actions
His behavior at the party caused a lot of hurt feelings.
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In with all of them is the team’s glue guy, Josh Hart, at least when Hart has gotten over hurt feelings about not getting to another triple double.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
The wedding day will pass, but your decision to attend despite your hurt feelings will speak volumes about your character and your willingness to be the father your daughter needs.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Jacob, who has been hilariously and characteristically sitting in on her class, senses Barbara’s hurt feelings, relating to her frustrations as a teacher to the older students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
On the heels of a tumultuous season, the ladies of Beverly Hills reunite to work through hurt feelings and shocking allegations.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
The wedding day will pass, but your decision to attend despite your hurt feelings will speak volumes about your character and your willingness to be the father your daughter needs.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Jacob, who has been hilariously and characteristically sitting in on her class, senses Barbara’s hurt feelings, relating to her frustrations as a teacher to the older students.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
On the heels of a tumultuous season, the ladies of Beverly Hills reunite to work through hurt feelings and shocking allegations.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Hurt feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20feelings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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