pained
[ peynd ]
/ peɪnd /
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adjective
hurt; injured.
showing or expressing distress, anguish, or resentment: a pained look in reply to a sarcastic remark.
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British Dictionary definitions for pained
pained
/ (peɪnd) /
adjective
having or expressing pain or distress, esp mental or emotional distressa pained expression
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