look pained

Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words

to have an expression that shows pain or distress

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Examples (10)

  • He looked pained when I mentioned his late father.
  • She looks pained whenever she tries to walk on her injured ankle.
  • The manager looked pained as he delivered the bad news to the staff.
  • You look pained; is something bothering you?
  • They looked slightly pained by the loud, discordant music.
  • The athlete looked pained after the collision on the field.
  • He had looked pained throughout the entire uncomfortable interview.
  • Why does she look so pained every time we talk about the project?
  • The witness looked pained while recounting the details of the accident.
  • Please tell me if I say anything that makes you look pained.