The difference between Harmful and Hurtful

When used as adjectives, harmful means of a kind likely to be damaging, whereas hurtful means tending to impair or damage.

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  1. Harmful as an adjective:

    of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

    Examples:

    "Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

  1. Hurtful as an adjective:

    Tending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.

  2. Hurtful as an adjective:

    Tending to hurt someone's feelings; insulting.

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