wounded
16 synonyms and 6 antonyms for wounded, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat.
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use wounded
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wounded” mean?
The word “wounded” means having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat. In plain terms, physically injured, or emotionally hurt.
How do you pronounce “wounded”?
“Wounded” is pronounced WOON-dihd (/ˈwuːndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “wounded” in a sentence?
Here is “wounded” used in a sentence: “The wounded soldiers were airlifted to the field hospital.”
What is another word for “wounded”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wounded” include hurt, imbrued, injured, banged up, gimped and crocked.
What is the opposite of “wounded”?
The opposite of “wounded” — its antonyms — are healthy, noninjured, intact, nonwounded and uninjured.
What part of speech is “wounded”?
“Wounded” is an adjective.
Is “wounded” a common word?
“Wounded” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wounded” have?
“Wounded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat.
What is the difference between wounded and injured?
Wounded usually refers to a physical injury caused deliberately or in combat, such as a soldier wounded in battle, and often implies broken skin or a specific hurt. Injured is broader and covers any physical harm, including accidents like a sprained ankle, without suggesting violence.
Can wounded describe emotions and not just the body?
Yes. Beyond describing a physical injury, wounded can mean emotionally hurt, as in a wounded expression or wounded pride. Used this way it conveys a deeper, more lasting sense of hurt than a passing feeling.
What is the difference between wounded and hurt?
Hurt is a general word for any pain, whether minor or serious, physical or emotional. Wounded is stronger and more specific, pointing to a real injury or a deep emotional blow, so a scratch might hurt while a soldier is wounded.