wounded

1 of 2

plural noun

wound·​ed ˈwün-dəd 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Doctors will elevate the wounded area and draw blood for tests. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

In May, a man pushed a wounded and visibly bleeding woman in a wheelchair out of the entrance of a building. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

The sporting event, which Harry founded, is for wounded and sick military service personnel. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of Kyiv, killing at least 19 people in the city and six others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 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