PAINFULNESS

painfulness, distressingness

(noun) the quality of being painful; “she feared the painfulness of childbirth”

pain, painfulness

(noun) emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; “the pain of loneliness”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

painfulness (usually uncountable, plural painfulnesses)

The state or quality of being painful, of causing pain.

The state or quality of being tedious, of requiring great care.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

13 January 2025

SOAK

(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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