What is Hurt?
A tender emotional wound caused by the words, actions, or neglect of someone who matters. It often carries an element of betrayal or disappointment from someone trusted. Hurt signals that something meaningful has been damaged or broken.
When you might feel hurt
Hurt is a specific form of suffering, which itself is a type of sadness. You might experience this feeling in situations where sadness is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define hurt.