Início Dicionário Sstinging

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stinging

Causing a sharp, tingling, or burning sensation on the skin or in the eyes, often due to a chemical or a biological toxin. / Causing strong emotional pain or distress; harshly critical or biting. / The act or process of producing a sharp pain by a sting, or the sensation resulting from it.

AdjectiveNoun

This term describes a sharp, piercing sensation that can be either physical or emotional. When used physically, it refers to a localized, burning irritation typically caused by chemicals, insects, or environmental triggers. It differs from a dull ache or a throbbing pain by its sudden, acute intensity.

In a social or professional context, the word describes criticism that is intended to wound or humiliate. A stinging remark is not merely a correction but a biting comment designed to cause emotional distress. This usage often carries a connotation of cruelty or severe disappointment.

Meanings

Adjective

[~][~ smell/taste]

Causing a sharp, tingling, or burning sensation on the skin or in the eyes, often due to a chemical or a biological toxin.

The stinging sensation of the lemon juice in the cut was intense.

Adjective

[~ words/remarks]

Causing strong emotional pain or distress; harshly critical or biting.

She received a stinging rebuke from her manager after the error.

Noun

The act or process of producing a sharp pain by a sting, or the sensation resulting from it.

The stinging of the jellyfish left a red rash on his arm.

Examples

The stinging smell of ammonia filled the entire laboratory.

none

The stinging smell of ammonia filled the entire laboratory.

Ouch, this antiseptic is really stinging.

Health

Ouchthis antiseptic is really stinging.

I can still feel the stinging of the salt water in my eyes.

Travel

I can still feel the stinging of the salt water in my eyes.

He could not forget the stinging criticism he received during the presentation.

Business

He could not forget the stinging criticism he received during the presentation.

That was a stinging defeat for the defending champions.

none

That was a stinging defeat for the defending champions.

The wind was cold and stinging against my cheeks.

none

The wind was cold and stinging against my cheeks.

Stop it, your words are stinging me more than I expected.

Romance

Stop ityour words are stinging me more than I expected.

The stinging of a wasp is far worse than a bee.

Trivia

The stinging of a wasp is far worse than a bee.

I felt a stinging sense of regret as I watched her walk away.

none

I felt a stinging sense of regret as I watched her walk away.

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