: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings
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Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
The film highlights Thornton’s efforts as he was pursued by 150 soldiers and later swam for hours through the South China Sea with both a wounded lieutenant and fellow soldier tied to him.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The wounded person was taken to a nearby hospital, and officers were not injured, police said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
During the news conference, Joseph was asked about the suspect’s possible tactical experience, given how Husien was seen charging at and circling the wounded sergeant.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Faced with a wounded opponent, UCLA stuck to its game plan.
—Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
The film highlights Thornton’s efforts as he was pursued by 150 soldiers and later swam for hours through the South China Sea with both a wounded lieutenant and fellow soldier tied to him.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The wounded person was taken to a nearby hospital, and officers were not injured, police said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
During the news conference, Joseph was asked about the suspect’s possible tactical experience, given how Husien was seen charging at and circling the wounded sergeant.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wounded. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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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
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