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

Among the wounded not suiting up were five draft picks: defensive linemen Mykel Williams (knee) and C.J. West (knee); cornerback Uptown Stout (calf); wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle); and running back Jordan James (finger). —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll awarded Meritorious Service Medals to six service members who sprung into action to assist the wounded and stop the gunman 30 minutes after his rampage began. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025

The shooting left three students dead and five more wounded. —Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 11 June 2025

Keōua is blinded by wounded pride over his late father’s decision to bequeath their sacred God of War symbol to Kamehameha. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025

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