smarting

IPA: smˈɑrtɪŋ

Examples of "smarting" in Sentences

The wound on his arm was still smarting from where he had accidentally cut himself with a knife
Her pride was smarting after being criticized in front of her peers
The betrayal still left him smarting with anger weeks later
The harsh words from his boss left him smarting and questioning his worth at the company
The rejection letter had her smarting with disappointment, but she refused to let it break her spirit