painful · adj
painful (PHYSICAL)
B1 causing physical pain
Dictionary examples:
The most painful part of exercising is getting off the couch. (0.0)
Stepping on Lego is more painful than failing a math test. (0.0)
The painful paper cut made him wish he had read e-books instead. (0.0)
A painful injury forced her to leave the game. (49.8)
painful (EMOTIONAL)
B2 making you feel sad or upset
Dictionary examples:
The old photograph brought back painful memories. (24.6)