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wounded

/ˈwuːndɪd/
wound · ed
Adverb:woundedly
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Plural:wounded
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• adjective

1

Suffering from a physical injury, especially one in which the skin or flesh is torn, cut, or pierced.

Example

"The wildlife rehabilitator carefully treated the wounded bird until it was strong enough to fly again."

2

Inflicted with emotional pain, deep offense, or injured pride.

Example

"He walked away in wounded silence after his thoughtful proposal was dismissed without consideration."

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• noun

1

People who have suffered physical injuries, especially in an accident, disaster, or conflict (usually preceded by 'the' and treated as plural).

Example

"Medical volunteers worked through the night to tend to the wounded following the earthquake."

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• Rhymes for wounded

• Nearby Words

worthy
would
wound
wounded
wounding
woundwort
wouri

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wundian' (to injure or hurt), derived from the noun 'wund' (a physical injury or sore), of Proto-Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wounded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wounded
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