Is there a polite word for butthurt?

[lachdanan]

Hi,

I know butthurt is offensive, not sure how much :) But is there a polite version I can use to convey a similar meaning.

For example in an online forum where you can upvote/downvote questions:

<people downvoting without commenting what's wrong, which is normally discouraged as OP cannot fix what they think is wrong>

Then you comment:
"Butthurt downvoters, please explain what you think is wrong in the message"

I didn't use this but I think it conveys the meaning well because sometimes you might be say talking about something that people don't like and immediately downvote without merit.



Thanks :)

[5jj]

I have never encountered the word. I don't think I am missing anything.

[MikeNewYork]

This is a slang term. See the meaning here: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=butthurt

[lachdanan]

Thanks guys, I thought it was part of the English language. I hear it often enough in real life, but I haven't used it. That's why I was looking for a polite form :)

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks guys, I thought it was part of the English language. I hear it often enough in real life, but I haven't used it. That's why I was looking for a polite form :)

It appears to mean "hurt feelings". That is why I sent you the definition.

[lachdanan]

Thanks but how can I use it to refer to a person, i.e. like in the OP, butthurt downvoters. If I say angry, it doesn't feel the same I think. Also I read the definition, it's exactly good but they didn't show any alternatives.

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks but how can I use it to refer to a person, i.e. like in the OP, butthurt downvoters. If I say angry, it doesn't feel the same I think. Also I read the definition, it's exactly good but they didn't show any alternatives.

You could use "offended".

[lachdanan]

Thanks that seems pretty good.

[probus]

I think "deeply offended" is even better. Butthurt seems to be a pretty strong term.

It is very recent slang. I've never seen or heard it before.