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

Song continued firing at the wounded officer, as well as at two correctional officers, until his rifle jammed, authorities said. —Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026

For this reason, many Iranians worry that once the war ends, the country may be left with a wounded and even more aggressive government still firmly in power — while the structure of leadership, institutions and laws remains fundamentally unchanged. —Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

The operation left dozens of people dead and dozens more wounded. —Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026

Police found the wounded person, who was taken to Broward Health Medical Center by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue with non-life-threatening injuries. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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