hurting
UK[ˈhɜːtɪŋ]US[ˈhɜːrtɪŋ]
v
causing physical pain or injury
v
causing emotional distress or upset
v
being detrimental or harmful
Etymology
the verb 'hurt' entered middle english from old french 'hurter', meaning 'to strike, knock', which is likely of germanic origin, possibly from a frankish source. the ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a collision. from its core sense of physical impact and damage, the meaning broadened to encompass emotional pain and general harm. the '-ing' suffix is a native english grammatical element used to form present participles and gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state.
Analysis
the word 'hurting' is the present participle or gerund form of the verb 'hurt'. it is not productively segmented into smaller, meaningful morphemes in modern english.
Examples
my leg is hurting from the long run.
his harsh words are still hurting her feelings.
the new tax policy is hurting small businesses.