wounded Definition
injured by a weapon or accident, and having difficulty moving or functioning as usual.
Using wounded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wounded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wounded soldier was carried off the battlefield.
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She was badly wounded in the car accident.
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The animal was found wounded in the forest.
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The wounded man was taken to the hospital.
wounded Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with wounded
Example
He was slightly wounded in the arm during the fight.
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The knight was mortally wounded in the battle.
self-wounded
having inflicted injury upon oneself
Example
The suspect was found self-wounded in his cell.
Summary: wounded in Brief
The term 'wounded' [ˈwuːndɪd] refers to someone who has been injured by a weapon or accident and is having difficulty moving or functioning as usual. It can be used to describe people or animals, as in 'The wounded soldier was carried off the battlefield.' 'Wounded' can also be modified by phrases like 'slightly wounded,' indicating minor injuries, or 'mortally wounded,' indicating injuries that will cause death soon.
