wounded

1 of 3

plural noun

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

wounded

2 of 3

adjective

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

wounded

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of wound entry 2

Examples of wounded in a Sentence

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The wounded woman was hospitalized in stable condition, the release stated. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Miller rushed to the smoking deck and began firing an anti-aircraft gun (despite not being trained to use it) at the planes, and helped carry wounded sailors to safety. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The wounded men were transported from the scene by ambulances. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 The wounded man remained hospitalized Wednesday in stable condition, police said. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 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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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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