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Grammar : Noun

Spell : peyn-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪn fəl

Definition of painfulness

Origin : mid-14c., from pain (n.) + -ful. Related: Painfully; painfulness.

As in awkwardness : noun embarrassment
As in bitterness : noun agony
As in unpleasantness : noun disagreeableness
As in difficulty : noun problem; situation requiring great effort

Example sentences :

I passed an hour which interested me in spite of its painfulness.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

From early youth I was inured to a certain degree of painfulness in the lesson.
Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope

But life has always had a good deal of painfulness to me, and I hate opposition.
Extract from : « Robert Orange » by John Oliver Hobbes

Ah, he said, shaking his head, I assure you I feel the painfulness of your position.
Extract from : « Madonna Mary » by Mrs. Oliphant

Once for all, it has put the value before the painfulness in our thoughts.
Extract from : « Lux Mundi » by Various

I care for the idea which it embodies and which justifies its painfulness.
Extract from : « George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3) » by George Eliot

I turn from this part of my subject with a deep sense of its painfulness.
Extract from : « Practical Religion » by John Charles Ryle

I see we are all sensible of the painfulness of our situation.
Extract from : « A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete » by An English Lady

He says executions are necessary to keep the army together, but he feels the painfulness of the sad necessity.
Extract from : « A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital » by John Beauchamp Jones

Imagine the painfulness of affairs on days like this, when one hardly dares put head out of doors.
Extract from : « Woman's Endurance » by A.D.L.

Synonyms for painfulness

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