CEFR B1

pained

Translation

苦しそうな / 痛々しい / 悩ましげな

Meaning

Showing or feeling physical or emotional suffering. It is often used to describe facial expressions, voices, or general demeanor that reveal someone is hurting.

Examples

  • She gave him a pained look when he brought up the accident.
    She gave him a pained look when he brought up the accident.
  • His voice was pained as he described the injury.
    His voice was pained as he described the injury.