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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

smarting

/ˈsmaːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does smarting mean?

verb

to feel or show pain or discomfort, typically as a result of a burn or a cut; to be in a state of mental or emotional pain.

Example

"She was smarting from the criticism and took a few days off to clear her head."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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