What is the meaning of pained?

verb

  • Cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed.
  • Cause emotional anguish or make miserable.
    • usage: "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"

adjective

  • Hurt or upset.
    • usage: "she looked offended"; "face had a pained and puzzled expression"
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