adj
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wounded
WOON-dihd
Wounded (adj) means having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat. Example: “The wounded soldiers were airlifted to the field hospital.”
adj
1
Having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat.
"The wounded soldiers were airlifted to the field hospital."
"The wounded animal limped slowly into the woods."
"Volunteers carried the wounded hiker down the mountain on a stretcher."
2
Emotionally hurt.
"He gave a wounded look after the joke fell flat."
"She felt wounded when her friends forgot her birthday."
"His wounded pride kept him from replying to the message."
How to use wounded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically injured, or emotionally hurt.
Common pairings
wounded soldier
wounded pride
wounded animal
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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.
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