pained
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/peɪnd/
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peɪnd
Adjective
In pain, especially in an emotional sense.
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The director looked as though his faith in human nature had received a rude blow. "A hundred pounds would be a very large initial fee for a small firm like this, Mr Carrados," he remarked in a pained voice.
Adjective
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
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she looked offended
face had a pained and puzzled expression
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injured feelings
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