wounded feelings
Bruised inner state
Wounded feelings are emotions that have been hurt by someone's words or actions—the sting of rejection, insult, or thoughtless treatment.
The phrase emphasizes vulnerability: feelings aren't just hurt but injured, suggesting damage that may take time to heal.
She apologized for any wounded feelings her remarks may have caused.
- hurtCause or feel pain
- bruisedInjured beneath skin
- stungPierced by insect
- achingExperiencing dull pain
- rawIn original state
tender · sore · emotional pain · deep cuts · betrayed · rejected · slighted · cold shoulder · offended · insulted · heartache · resentment · pain · tears · sensitive · vulnerable · crushed · damaged
- sufferingagony, anguish, misery, pain, torment
- sensitivitysensitivity, sensitive, hypersensitivity, oversensitivity, hypersensitive
wounded feelingshappiness
Joyful emotional state
contentment · inner peace · joy · peace of mind · emotional security
wounded feelingssense of belonging
Feeling included and accepted
lifted spirits · pride · warm feelings · gratitude · self-esteem
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