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hurtful remarks

[ˈhɜːrtfəl rɪˈmɑːrks]
noun phrase
comentários ofensivos
1. Words or statements that cause emotional pain, offense, or damage to someone's feelings
His hurtful remarks about her appearance deeply wounded her confidence.
Seus comentários ofensivos sobre sua aparência ferirram profundamente sua confiança.
2. Unkind or insensitive comments that are meant to or do cause harm
The coach's hurtful remarks discouraged the young players.
Os comentários ofensivos do técnico desanimaram os jogadores jovens.
NYC Slang
dissin' remarks; trash talk
Synonyms
insulting commentsoffensive statementsunkind wordscutting remarksdisparaging commentscruel words
Antonyms
kind remarkscomplimentsencouraging wordssupportive commentspraise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentários ofensivos
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
palavras magoadas
Alternative, more poetic expression
Portugal
observações magoantes
Preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
comentários ferinos
More formal or literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

salt in the wound
add insult to injury
words that sting
hit below the belt
colocar sal na ferida (Portuguese)
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