seem painful

Examples (10)

• The cut on his arm continued to seem painful even after two days.
• Her silence began to seem painful to him, indicating deep sadness.
• The negotiations started to seem painful as both sides refused to compromise.
• Watching the athlete struggle with the injury made his movements seem painful.
• It must seem painful to leave your home country and start anew.
• The doctor observed the swelling and noted that it did seem painful to the touch.
• His efforts to recover from the surgery seem painful but necessary.
• The truth, however harsh, sometimes needs to be revealed, even if it might seem painful.
• After the accident, every small movement would seem painful.
• The process of adapting to a new culture can often seem painful at first.