hurt·ful 
/ˈhɚtfəl/ adjective
/ˈhɚtfəl/ adjective [more hurtful; most hurtful] : causing injury or emotional pain ; especially : cruel or unkind
▪ She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said. ▪ hurtful gossip ▪ Their comments were really hurtful to me.
▪ She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said. ▪ hurtful gossip ▪ Their comments were really hurtful to me.
— hurt·ful·ly adverb
▪ He spoke hurtfully to her.
▪ He spoke hurtfully to her.
— hurt·ful·ness noun [noncount]
