pain point
noun
plural pain points
: a persistent or recurring problem (as with a product or service) that frequently inconveniences or annoys customers
When you're in an established market, you have an established customer; their needs and pain points are clearly laid out on your competitors' review sites.—
Billy Polson
Billy PolsonCustomer service, which has been a pain point of bigger banks for years, is also improving in that it's getting faster and requires little from you.—Chris Welch
Chris Welch
broadly
: something that is a recurring source of trouble, annoyance, or distress
Meanwhile, ironing is a pain point with her boyfriend because she loves the look of a crisply pressed men's shirt. "He never irons his shirts and it drives me crazy," she [Elyse Moody] says. —Jura Konicus
Jura Konicus Examples of pain point in a Sentence
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Recognizing the common pain points of late payments, lack of transparency, and inefficient billing processes, Accru has developed a transparent payment solution that puts clients at the forefront.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Schools have become a major pain point for the thousands that moved to Miami in recent years.
—Patrick Clark, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Together, Airbnb hopes the trio of new features will alleviate previous pain points and help streamline group travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
Digital fundraising platforms have also introduced more transparency and engagement, which are major pain points for traditional fundraising methods.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
After a rather extraneous earthquake conversation, I was informed that a major pain point for earthquake survivors is being able to get in and out of their rooms.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This involves fostering open communication channels where both parties can share insights, identify pain points and co-create value.
—John Jarosz, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This not only cultivates a diverse pool of ideas but also allows companies to identify and remedy pain points proactively.
—Nick Kasmik, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Tax time can be a pain point for many of us, especially small business owners.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Schools have become a major pain point for the thousands that moved to Miami in recent years.
—Patrick Clark, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Together, Airbnb hopes the trio of new features will alleviate previous pain points and help streamline group travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
Digital fundraising platforms have also introduced more transparency and engagement, which are major pain points for traditional fundraising methods.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
After a rather extraneous earthquake conversation, I was informed that a major pain point for earthquake survivors is being able to get in and out of their rooms.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This involves fostering open communication channels where both parties can share insights, identify pain points and co-create value.
—John Jarosz, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This not only cultivates a diverse pool of ideas but also allows companies to identify and remedy pain points proactively.
—Nick Kasmik, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Tax time can be a pain point for many of us, especially small business owners.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Pain point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pain%20point. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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