pain point

[ peyn-point ]

/ ˈpeɪn ˌpɔɪnt /

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noun

a problem, frustration, or troublesome issue, especially one experienced by consumers, customers, or employees: Getting stuck in a slow checkout line is a major pain point for grocery shoppers.

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Origin of pain point

First recorded in 2000–05

Words nearby pain point

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How to use pain point in a sentence

Yet, while agencies have done well to roll with the times thus far, search still represents a bit of a pain point.
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Ad Monsters has broken them down here, but here’s an overview of where the pain points are.
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As you look around the house for pain points, think about what could help.
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TrustLayer co-founder and CEO John Fohr said the company was founded on the premise that verification of insurance and business credentials is a major pain point for millions of businesses.
TrustLayer raises $6M seed to become the ‘Carta for insurance’|Mary Ann Azevedo|February 2, 2021|TechCrunch

I wanted to solve my own pain points and problems that I had to deal with, and my team had to deal with dealing with containers.
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Players who get too close to their pain point are likely to be offered a free dinner that gets them off the casino floor.
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