The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary

by Nancy Wagaman
Being stung can represent a feeling or fear of: Being attacked or acted on in a negative way (physically, emotionally, or mentally).

An unpleasant surprise.

Being overburdened by external circumstances.

Betrayal.

Intrusion, or someone crossing your personal boundaries or taking advantage of you.

See also the insect or animal that stung you.

See Bitten, Insect, Attacked, Being

Strangest Dream Explanations

by Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a bee or insect sting signify that you are processing hurt feelings made by an injurious comment, remark or criticism. Also, dreams of a bee sting can represent pregnancy and fertility.

If you dream of a sting operation, then you are venting out your fear of having your secret discovered.

See Splinter.

The Big Dictionary of Dreams

by Martha Clarke
Stings, no matter the insect they come from, represent small disappointments of daily life, those that can destabilize the subject at the least expected moment. So this oneiric thought advises caution as the best way to prevent these small disputes from becoming major trouble.