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Hurtful

/hˈɜrtfəl/
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(adj) Tending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.

The glaring light is hurtful to the eyes.
That was very hurtful.
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Using ____ language toward others can have a very negative impact on their self-esteem.

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