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

Authorities confirmed that the wounded officer did not return gunfire. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

But things don’t go as planned when the wounded teenager disappears with one of their body cameras. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

The Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans, were founded in 2014 by Prince Harry. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2026

Both cops and the wounded woman were taken to a local hospital in stable condition and all three have since been released. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 12 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