definition of
[painful]

[1] #1 painful s. [atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, terrible, unspeakable] exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room". wn

[2] #2 painful s. [irritating] causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful". wn