painful
//ˈpeɪnfəl//
Adjective
painfulCanonical form
more painfulComparative
most painfulSuperlative
1
causing physical pain or discomfort
My knee is still painful after the injury.
2
causing emotional distress or mental suffering
It was painful to watch him struggle with his grief.
3
difficult or unpleasant to experience or endure
It was painful to watch him struggle with the decision.