hurting
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hurtings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A sensation that hurts.
Noun
Examples
Surely, it may be urged, no one else can be the subject of my very hurtings or my very itchings. Other people can hurt or itch in the same way […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Feeling or causing pain.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hurting” mean?
A sensation that hurts.
Is “hurting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.