wounded

1 of 2

plural noun

wound·​ed ˈwün-dəd How to pronounce wounded (audio)
Synonyms of woundednext
: wounded persons

wounded

2 of 2

adjective

: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings

Examples of wounded in a Sentence

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Adjective
Witnesses said a shooter with an AR‑style rifle opened fire in the busy plaza and employees dragged wounded co-workers to safety. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The video shows Castro on the ground as the deputy checked on his wounded colleague. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Giuliano’s dreamlike search across a wounded landscape explores the wonder and special experience of childhood, a time in life that provides a possibility of resistance against the violence of the adult world. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 The two wounded men went to Bronx Healthcare System by private means and were in stable condition. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wounded

Word History

First Known Use

Plural Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wounded was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing wounded

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“Wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wounded. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

wounded

1 of 2 plural noun
wound·​ed ˈwün-dəd How to pronounce wounded (audio)
: persons that have been wounded

wounded

2 of 2 adjective
: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings

Medical Definition

wounded

noun plural
: wounded persons

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