fractured

adjective

frac·​tured ˈfrak-chərd 

-shərd

1

: having a crack or break : having suffered a fracture

a fractured arm/skull/rib

a fractured rock

2

: damaged or destroyed in a sudden or violent way

fractured friendships

3

: imperfectly spoken or written : broken

speaking fractured English/French

Synonyms of fractured

• broken
• shattered
• smashed
• fragmented

Examples of fractured in a Sentence

a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws

Recent Examples on the Web

Ana María Saavedra Caycedo lay under the rubble for hours reeling from arm injuries and a fractured pelvis. — Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

And with Giancarlo Stanton (calf strains) and Aaron Judge (fractured rib) expected back after Bellinger, in that order, a potential roster crunch is coming (as well as some reinforcements for a lineup that is in desperate need). — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

When shoppers lose their traction on slick, unforgiving floors, severe bruising, fractured wrists, spinal pain, and concussions are common results. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

The accident allegedly caused injury to her left foot, ankle and leg, including a fractured fibula. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fractured

• freeze-fractured

Rhymes for fractured

• manufactured
• remanufactured
• unmanufactured