Basic Details
Word: Painful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing physical or emotional discomfort or hurt.
Synonyms: Hurtful, distressing, agonising
Antonyms: Pleasant, easy
Idioms and Phrases
- Like pulling teeth: Used to describe a situation that is very difficult or painful. Example: "Getting him to learn his lines was like pulling teeth; it took forever!"
- Feeling the pinch: Indicates experiencing discomfort or pain, often related to financial situations. Example: "Since losing his job, he has been feeling the pinch and struggles to afford groceries."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the fall, she experienced a painful injury to her ankle and needed to rest.
Example 2: The breakup was painful for him, and it took a while to feel better.
Example 3: The doctor said the treatment might be painful but would help him heal.
Fun Fact
The word "painful" comes from the Old French word "pein," which means "suffering" or "hurt." This is related to the Latin word "poena," which means "punishment" or "penalty."
Famous Quote
"The pain of regret is far greater than the pain of discipline." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "painful" mean?
a) Very beautiful
b) Causing discomfort or hurt
c) Fun and exciting
d) Easy and simple
Answer: b) Causing discomfort or hurt
2. Which of these is a synonym of "painful"?
a) Happy
b) Hurtful
c) Pleasant
d) Comfortable
Answer: b) Hurtful
3. Which sentence uses "painful" correctly?
a) The painful frog jumped across the pond.
b) It was a painful decision to say goodbye to her friend.
c) The butterfly was painful and colourful.
d) The painful hills were easy to climb.
Answer: b) It was a painful decision to say goodbye to her friend.
4. Which idiom means a situation that is very difficult or painful?
a) Feeling the pinch
b) Like pulling teeth
c) Easy as pie
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Like pulling teeth
5. What is the opposite of "painful"?
a) Tiring
b) Pleasant
c) Hurtful
d) Annoying
Answer: b) Pleasant
