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

• 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

In a world defined by fractured trade, shrinking timelines and rising complexity, those who can structure mobility into monetization will lead the next era of investment innovation. —Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

He was later diagnosed with a fractured shoulder, according to the suit. —Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025

In contrast, Johnson is willing to absorb the opprobrium, mediate the meltdowns, and hold together a fractured conference. —Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025

Medical experts documented evidence of numerous broken ribs, bruising and a fractured eye socket. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fractured

• freeze-fractured

Rhymes for fractured

• manufactured
• remanufactured
• unmanufactured