be painful

Examples (10)

• The memory of her betrayal was very painful for him.
• It is always painful to say goodbye to loved ones.
• Her leg was incredibly painful after the fall.
• Losing the game was a painful experience for the team.
• The injection will be painful, but it's necessary.
• Witnessing his struggle was deeply painful for her.
• His comments were unexpectedly painful to hear.
• For many, the first few days of recovery are painful.
• The truth, however harsh, can be painful to accept.
• After the surgery, the incision was still quite painful.