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

Iranian missile and drone strikes on US forces in Jordan and Iraq have left at least three US troops dead, another missing, and more wounded. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Prince Harry Advertisement During his toast, Prince Harry spoke about how attending the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs inspired him to start the Invictus Games, a sports competition for wounded veterans. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 July 2026

Officials said Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Saturday left eight dead and many more wounded. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 July 2026

Two wounded bystanders, a 28-year-old man shot in the shin and a 22-year-old woman blasted in the right forearm, are expected to recover. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 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