Meaning of the word stung in English

What does stung mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stung

US /stʌŋ/
UK /stʌŋ/

Past Participle

past participle of sting

Example:
I was stung by a bee.
His pride was deeply stung by the criticism.

Adjective

feeling a sharp, pricking pain or emotional distress

Example:
He felt a stung sensation in his finger after touching the nettle.
She looked stung by his harsh words.