wounded

1 of 3

plural noun

wound·​ed ˈwün-dəd 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Reading Un regard, cleverly published during Paris Fashion Week, the book reveals itself to be a self-portrait of a wounded woman, constantly haunted by the fear of disappearing from fashion history. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026

The wounded pilot was in stable condition Wednesday night, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

In the case of FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, it has been reported that the wounded captain was able to release the door lock, allowing passengers in. — Jeff Price, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Doctors Without Borders said more than 60 wounded people had been admitted to Al-Gamhouria hospital in a week. — Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Plural Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wounded

• the walking wounded
• the wounded

Kids Definition

wounded

1 of 2 plural noun

wound·​ed ˈwün-dəd 

: 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