ˈhurtsome,a. Chiefly Sc. [f. hurt n.1 + -some.] Hurtful, injurious. a1699A. Shields Faithful Contend. (1780) 108 (Jam.) Their entry was hurtsome to the cause.1887North Star 26 May 3/4 The letter..in your issue of yesterday, is likely to prove hurtsome to the subscription list.