Pain/peɪn/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation Used to describe a feeling that is usually specific, localized and can often be pointed out. After the accident, there was a sharp pain in her wrist. Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Varied Can describe discomfort ranging from mild to unbearable. He experienced a dull pain after the long walk. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Response Often triggers an emotional response, emphasizing the need for care or sympathy. Seeing her in such pain broke my heart.