Pained

Pronunciation: /peɪnd/

Definitions of pained

adjective causing physical or emotional pain; distressing

Example Sentences

A1 She looked pained when she stubbed her toe.

A2 The pained expression on his face showed he was in discomfort.

B1 The pained look on her face indicated she was upset about something.

B2 He tried to hide his pained expression as he listened to the bad news.

C1 The pained expression on her face revealed the depth of her emotional turmoil.

C2 Her pained expression spoke volumes about the suffering she was enduring.

Examples of pained in a Sentence

formal She winced in pained silence as the doctor examined her injury.

informal Her face looked pained as she recounted the story of her breakup.

slang He looked totally pained after getting rejected by his crush.

figurative The artist's pained expression was reflected in his melancholic paintings.

Grammatical Forms of pained

• past tense: pained
• plural: pained
• comparative: more pained
• superlative: most pained
• present tense: pain
• future tense: will pain
• perfect tense: have pained
• continuous tense: are paining
• singular: pained
• positive degree: pained
• infinitive: pain
• gerund: paining
• participle: pained

Origin and Evolution of pained

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pained' originated from the Old French word 'peine' meaning pain or suffering.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pained' has retained its original meaning of experiencing physical or emotional distress, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of feelings such as discomfort, anguish, or distress.