hurts
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɝts// UK //hˈɜːts// hurts
n. feelings of sadness or pain caused by someone's unkind actions. You use this word when talking about emotional suffering rather than a physical injury.
n. emotional pain or distress resulting from a perceived injury to one's feelings or well-being. Often used in the plural to describe a collection of past grievances or traumas.
She is still dealing with the hurts of her past.
The counselor helped the couple discuss the old hurts that were preventing them from moving forward.
The memoir explores the deep-seated hurts of a childhood spent in isolation, eventually finding a path toward forgiveness and reconciliation.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form when referring to emotional experiences; the singular form is more frequently used as a verb.