Stinging
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
verb
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
“Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.”
(of an insect) To bite.
(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
“My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.”
noun
The act by which someone receives a sting.
“stingings of remorse”
adjective
Having the capacity to sting.
“stinging nettles”
Precise and hurtful