painful

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪn.fəl/
Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

2 Definition

Afflicted or suffering with pain (of a body part or, formerly, of a person).

3 Definition

Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious.

4 Definition

Painstaking; careful; industrious.

5 Definition

Very bad, poor.

Example Sentences
  • His violin playing is painful.