pained
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /peɪnd/
KK: /peɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Experiencing or showing discomfort or distress, often related to physical or emotional suffering.
Example
She had a pained expression on her face after hearing the bad news.
Conversation
I saw the news about the accident, and it really pained me.
Yeah, it was heartbreaking to see.
I can't believe people have to go through such pained experiences.
I know, it makes you appreciate life a little more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hurt
sorrowful
anguished
Antonyms
joyful
untroubled
content
verb
Definition
To feel or cause someone to feel physical or emotional discomfort or suffering.
Example
She was pained by the news of her friend's illness.
Tense Forms
Past: pained
Past Participle: pained
Conversation
I really pained my ankle during the game yesterday.
Ouch! That sounds rough. Are you okay?
Not really, it still hurts a bit when I walk.
Root Explanation
Pained → It is formed from "pain" (from Old French *peine*, meaning suffering or discomfort) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "pained" means to have experienced suffering or discomfort in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'pain' which refers to suffering, and remember that 'pained' means having experienced that suffering.
Visually Confused Words
patined
pined
paned
unpained
spavined
spined
pinned
pinked